Power shouldn’t require losing your empathy. Adam Grant and former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern point out a hard truth about today’s leadership: it’s often shaped by narcissism and selfishness, propped up by systems that reward ego and push aside those who lead with humility and generosity. When incentives favor self-interest over empathy, politics becomes disconnected from the people it’s supposed to serve. But giving up on the idea of compassionate leadership isn’t an option. What if we kept our expectations high, even when cynicism seemed easier? Leadership doesn’t have to be all thick skin and no heart. The leaders who feel deeply and stay empathetic are often the ones best equipped to create real change. #Politics #Leadership #Empathy #Insight