E361-A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Zeine, Dr. Bakhshandeh & Dr. Rothwell on Empathic Supervisors and the Impact on the company

E361 – "Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Zeine." In this episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine chats with Dr. Behnam Bakhshandeh and Dr. William J. Rothwell. Dr. Bakhshandeh is an accomplished business manager known widely as a dynamic writer, speaker, personal and professional development coach, and trainer for over 30 years. He is also the founder and president of Primeco Education, a coaching and consulting company that has worked with individuals, teams, and organizations on personal and professional development since 1993. He has authored and published ten books on topics related to the personal and professional development industry, including Organization Development, personal and professional coaching, and high performance. Dr. William Rothwell is President of Rothwell & Associates, Inc. He has worked with over fifty multinational companies and countless governments and nonprofits. As a Distinguished Professor at Penn State University, he has taught for 30 years. He is co-professor-in-charge of an online and onsite academic program that offers a master's degree in Organization Development and a Ph.D. in Workforce Education and Development with an emphasis in Talent Development/Organization Development. With a combined total of fifty years of work experience in HR, OD, and Talent Development, he has published 164 books in the Human Resources field. Dr. Aileen Zaballero, the co-author, is a senior partner of Rothwell & Associates and has over 27 years of experience in the learning and development field and more than ten years researching what adults learn, how they know it, and the value placed on types of knowledge. She has authored and co-authored over ten books on human resources and talent development. Today we are discussing their latest book, “The Inclusive, Empathic, and Relational Supervisor – Managing Diverse Employees through Interpersonal Relationships.” www.primecoeducation.com 20 Best California Mental Health Podcasts https://podcasts.feedspot.com/california_mental_health_podcasts/ Check out my website: www.FoojanZeine.com, www.AwarenessIntegration.com, www.Foojan.com Summary: Dr. Bakhshandeh presented a 5-book series on supervisory leadership, a significant resource inspired by Dr. Rothwell's work from 40 years ago. This series, which delves into the evolution from 19th to 21st-century supervisory practices, is a must-read for anyone interested in modern competencies. It covers various topics, from successful and inclusive leadership to empathetic, agile, innovative, and ethical leadership. The series has garnered high praise from Taylor & Francis, underscoring its importance in the field. Dr. Rothwell highlighted a crucial point: about 600,000 supervisors in the US lack formal training and learn by observing superiors. The discussion underscored the need for practical guidance in supervision, equipping supervisors with the necessary skills. This includes mastering interpersonal skills, managing cultural differences, understanding emotional intelligence, and fostering self-awareness. The transition from family-owned to corporate settings and the importance of respecting individual growth were also emphasized. Dr. Rothwell shared a story about a supervisor who called her boss instead of 911 when faced with an employee crisis. This illustrates how supervisors often provide life advice and work guidance due to broken family institutions in some regions. Dr. Rothwell, Dr. Bakhshandeh, and Dr. discussed leadership in hybrid work environments. They stressed the need for supervisors to be trusted advisors, skilled in empathy, communication, and other competencies. William shared success stories from a high-potential program emphasizing hands-on training and regular coaching. The group discussed challenges like loneliness and increased suicide rates in hybrid settings.