Issue 48

Saying the right thing isn’t the same as doing the right thing. In Issue 48 of Espresso & Empathy, we explore the gap between intent and impact—and why teams experience leadership through behavior, not words. This issue invites leaders to reflect on how small misalignments between what’s said and what’s done quietly erode trust, and why empathy is ultimately proven through consistency, follow-through, and accountability.

Issue 47

Leadership isn’t experienced through intent—it’s experienced through behavior. In Issue 47 of Espresso & Empathy, we explore why trust is built not on what leaders mean to do, but on what teams consistently experience. This issue looks at the everyday behaviors people quietly notice, how small actions shape culture more than big statements, and where empathy shows up—or disappears—in daily leadership moments.

Issue 46

Empathy doesn’t stay sharp on intention alone—it requires practice. In Issue 46 of Espresso & Empathy, we explore why empathy is a leadership skill that must be exercised consistently, especially under pressure. This issue examines how empathy erodes when leaders are stretched thin, how small shifts can strengthen trust and communication, and how to move from caring about people to consistently showing it through everyday leadership behavior.

Issue 45

A new year brings new goals, priorities, and expectations—but this issue of Espresso & Empathy invites leaders to pause and ask a different question: Is empathy one of your goals this year? Issue 45 explores why empathy belongs alongside professional and personal goals, and how intentionally choosing it can transform leadership, relationships, and workplace culture. Empathy isn’t about lowering standards—it’s about leading with awareness, listening with purpose, and recognizing the humanity behind the work.

Issue 44

This final issue of Espresso & Empathy is a pause to say thank you. Thank you to the leaders, HR professionals, and organizations who continue to choose empathy, reflection, and integrity—even when it’s uncomfortable. Issue 44 is a message of gratitude and hope, reminding us that leadership isn’t only about results, but about how we show up for people. As the year closes, we reflect on trust, connection, and the humanity that guides meaningful leadership into what comes next.

Issue 43

As the year winds down, this edition of Espresso & Empathy offers a pause—not a push. The holiday season carries a wide range of emotions, and leadership during this time is less about productivity and more about presence. Issue 43 reflects on empathy in its simplest form: awareness, grace, and connection—for our teams, our colleagues, and ourselves. This is a reminder that meaningful leadership shows up not by driving harder, but by noticing the people around us and honoring what this season holds.

Issue 42

As the year comes to a close, many leaders feel pressure to move quickly into what’s next—new goals, new targets, new expectations. In Issue 42 of Espresso & Empathy, we explore why empathetic goal-setting begins with reflection, not urgency. This issue focuses on the importance of honoring what people navigated throughout the year—not just what they produced—and how acknowledging effort, learning, and resilience builds trust. When leaders pause to reflect before resetting, goals become more grounded, sustainable, and human.

Issue 41

Motivation doesn’t automatically reset when a new year begins. In Issue 41 of Espresso & Empathy, we explore what many leaders are experiencing right now: teams returning from the holidays with mixed energy, lingering burnout, and a real need for empathy—not pressure. This issue focuses on how leaders can rebuild motivation thoughtfully, reconnect people to purpose, and restore momentum without rushing or ignoring what the past year required of their teams. It’s a reminder that sustainable motivation starts with understanding, not urgency.

Issue 40

Issue 40 of Espresso & Empathy marks a meaningful milestone. In this special edition, we reflect on the powerful connection between empathy and gratitude—and why the strongest leaders practice both with intention. Empathy helps us understand what people carry. Gratitude helps us appreciate what we see. Together, they shape how leaders build trust, connection, and culture. This issue also serves as a moment of reflection and thanks to the readers and leaders who have made Espresso & Empathy a community rooted in thoughtful, people-centered leadership.

Issue 39

Gratitude isn’t just a seasonal gesture—it’s a leadership practice that strengthens trust, connection, and empathy. In this issue of Espresso & Empathy, we explore how intentional appreciation helps leaders slow down, see people clearly, and acknowledge effort beyond outcomes. Especially as the year winds down, leading with gratitude creates space for presence, reflection, and deeper human connection. This issue invites leaders to move beyond performative thank-yous and embrace gratitude as a meaningful, people-centered way to lead.