Lemonjuice Solutions Applies Empathy Research towards Advanced Leadership and Company Culture
Orlando-based resort management company Lemonjuice Solutions recently ran their executive leadership team through an immersive empathy-minded leadership workshop. This training has gained significant traction and importance since the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Many HR departments think it’s just for ‘problem companies,’ but organizations with already effective leadership and workplace culture have much to gain from recent research,” said Wendy Williams, organizational consultant and facilitator of workshops that help teams and leaders learn and apply that knowledge.
With post-pandemic challenges still in play and workplace culture ever-shifting, organizations need help identifying any communication issues that could hold them back, Williams explained. “And beyond that,” she continued, “when teams and leadership begin interacting in ways informed by empathy and mindfulness, you start to see big leaps in what they achieve together.”
“The two days of immersion into the science and practice of leading with empathy were unexpectedly valuable and fulfilling,” says Scott MacGregor, Lemonjuice’s COO. “Most of the Lemonjuice senior leadership team have had decades of leading and managing people, and we’ve built our team with people of shared values for honesty and compassion. We all want to work for a company that everyone wants to work for. But Wendy helped remind us about the values of active listening, self-awareness, and the mindset that supports an empathetic environment and gave us tools and strategies to become better at leading with empathy. Being nice, fair, and thoughtful are all good qualities, but leading and co-working empathetically are skills that can be sharpened with practice and professional guidance.”
About Wendy S. Williams:
Wendy S. Williams delivers research-based communication and collaboration workshops to improve workplace dynamics and unlock teams’ potential. Leveraging research in empathy and mindfulness, psychology, and business, Wendy’s tailored trainings have enabled organizations large and small to grow in new ways and reach their next level of success. WendySWilliams.com
About Lemonjuice:
Lemonjuice Solutions specializes in strategic planning, investment capital, and professional management for timeshare and mixed-use properties. Distinguished by its solutions-oriented approach, Lemonjuice aligns its interests with stakeholders by investing its capital and resources. The Resorts Reimagined™ program exemplifies Lemonjuice’s commitment to revitalizing legacy timeshare resorts and creating value for owners. For inquiries about Resorts Reimagined™ and Lemonjuice Solutions services, please contact Jan Barrow at 863-602-8804 or [email protected].
