#134 – Empathy is the Key Soft Skill for Leaders, with Ben Schwartz

Ben Schwartz helps some of the most powerful American bureaucrats and dedicated government employees better manage their data so it can be applied to positively affect the lives of millions of people in our nation and many foreign countries.

Ben’s choice for the most important leadership soft skill to drive team culture will surprise many people.  It is empathy.  Don’t miss this conversation to learn how Ben works effectively with others who have different skill sets, life experiences, and federally mandated boundaries on what they can do.  Ben bonds these diverse individuals into a highly effective and efficient team who all share a commitment to achieve something that works for the common good.

Ben Schwartz is the Program Manager and Director of Department of State Engagements at Tesla Government.  He is a national security, government, and technology specialist with experience in consulting, data management and visualization, geospatial applications, plus research and analysis.  He works with interagency and military government organizations in addition to NGOs and the private sector.