The Dark Side of Empathy and Organization Studies
Published online on May 30, 2026
Abstract
Organization Studies, Ahead of Print.
Empathy is widely celebrated as a leadership skill and moral virtue. We agree that empathy is central to social connection but argue that it is not inherently virtuous. To understand its impacts on organizations, we must move beyond individual-centric ...
Empathy is widely celebrated as a leadership skill and moral virtue. We agree that empathy is central to social connection but argue that it is not inherently virtuous. To understand its impacts on organizations, we must move beyond individual-centric ...