The Role of Empathy in Leadership with Lyn Christian
Can empathy be a leadership superpower? According to McKinsey, it’s now considered a core leadership competency. Yet most companies don’t have the systems to support it.
Join us for this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast with Lyn Christian , founder of SoulSalt Inc. and master certified coach, as we explore how empathy, purpose, and confidence work together to shape powerful leadership.
🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach & Mike Liwski
In this episode, we’ll cover:
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Why empathy belongs at the center of high-performance leadership
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How to build systems that embed emotional intelligence into your culture
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What the “SoulSalt” approach reveals about confidence and clarity
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Practical ways leaders can show up with more compassion—without losing their edge
Whether you’re leading a team or leading yourself, this conversation will help you reconnect with what makes leadership truly meaningful.
💬 What’s one act of empathy you experienced from a leader that stayed with you?
Author | Founder of SoulSalt Inc.
Lyn Christian is a master certified coach, author, speaker, and the founder of SoulSalt Inc., with a coaching career spanning nearly 30 years. Starting at Franklin Covey, where they became Director of Innovation and served as an ambassador for the World Association for Business Coaches, Lyn has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs and leadership teams through transformative growth.
Known for their signature "soul salt" approach, Lyn helps individuals uncover the inner resilience needed to navigate life’s toughest challenges. Their upcoming book, Soul Salt: Your Personal Field Guide to Confidence, Purpose, and Fulfillment, offers an interactive guide to their most effective techniques for personal and professional growth.
Based in Salt Lake City, Lyn lives with their energetic dog and stays active as a competitive triathlete and fencer, currently ranked 10th in the country.
