Any manager or leader should be aware of the importance of empathy or having sympathetic understanding specially when working closely with subordinates.

In the workplace, a good manager or leader must exert effort in identifying the concerns encountered by every subordinate, which usually happens during day-to-day operations, according to their personal point of view.

Mark Twain, United States best known humorist and one of most accomplished writes wrote: “The only way to get the other fellow’s point of view is to stand behind him and see the world through his eyes”.

Empathy with a subordinate can be possibly executed by a manager or leader by making sure that:

• The assigned task given to a subordinate is attainable to be achieved or accomplished successfully on time;
• The important guidelines that are supposed to be available are not neglected and discussed thoroughly with the subordinate when a certain task is assigned.
• The assigned goals to subordinate are accompanied with the necessary information needed and that the subordinate have agreed to perform the task.
• The feedback mechanism regarding performance status of subordinate in working towards goals must not falter.
• The attention of the subordinate regarding any development that may be the cause of failure to accomplish and achieve the assigned tasks is done immediately.
• The provision for necessary motivation in order for a subordinate to successful y achieve the assigned task should not waver. The motivation maybe in the form of financial reward or through written recognition.

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