From Chaos to Connection: Leading with Empathy Through Disruption
Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 12 noon to 1 pm.
Format: Interactive 60-minute Zoom Webinar – No camera needed
AI disruption. Generational divides. Shifting workplace cultures. Today’s leaders are under more pressure than ever to perform, adapt, and engage.
In this virtual lunch + learn, TEDx speaker and author Maria Ross busts the myths of empathy by revealing what it means at work and how it shows up. She shares why today’s employees and customers demand the human touch for the ultimate competitive advantage—and how to apply empathy to strengthen culture, spark innovation, and retain top talent.
When & Where
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
Format: Interactive Virtual Session
Investment: Complimentary for HR Leaders
Attendees will discuss and discover how to:
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Balance clarity, accountability, and empathy to drive results without burning out
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Bridge generational gaps and other conflicts with emotional intelligence
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Navigate AI transformation without losing the competitive advantage of the human touch
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Boost engagement, innovation, and performance across even remote or hybrid teams
Join this interactive experience packed with real-world strategies, workplace data, and a healthy dose of inspiration, this talk will prepare your people to thrive through change—and lead with humanity
Space is limited to ensure an interactive experience
About Our Speaker
Maria Ross
Maria Ross is a brand strategist, empathy advocate, and founder of Red Slice, where she helps organizations foster stronger leaders, cultures, and brands rooted in human connection. Through consulting, speaking, and training, Maria empowers teams to unlock better performance and engagement using empathy as a leadership advantage.
She is the author of The Empathy Edge and The Empathy Dilemma, and host of The Empathy Edge podcast, where she interviews bold thinkers and business leaders on how empathy powers success. Her expertise has been featured by MSNBC, NPR, Forbes, Huffington Post, and more.
Maria has advised innovative startups, nonprofits, and global brands including GSK, Splunk, LogicGate, and ContentSquare. She lives in Northern California with her family and an eclectic mix of pets—and never misses a chance to win at trivia night.
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