Cultivating Empathy: New Perspectives on Educating Business Leaders

Abstract

In recent years, leadership effectiveness has been examined extensively in connection with relational management as a critical factor for organizational success. Using empirical data, this new study takes a longitudinal view of business students’ perceptions on leadership effectiveness, especially as it relates to the phenomenon of empathy. This article includes an extensive overview of recent developments in the studies of leadership development, builds a case for empathy as an essential component of the business environment, and, based on the findings of the study, offers potential enhancements to the methodology of training business students for future leadership roles.