According To Science, Kind Leaders Increase Stakeholder Satisfaction

From Forbes | November 20, 2025

Research from science director of the Greater Good Science Center, Emiliana Simon‑Thomas, shows that leaders who practice empathy, compassion, and fairness improve team well‑being and increase stakeholder satisfaction.

“Greater Good is unparalleled in bringing together fresh ideas, the latest science, and daily practices that can help people thrive. If you want to learn about empirically proven ways to enhance personal well-being while building more compassionate connections with others, the Greater Good Science Center is the place to start.”

― Kristin Neff, Ph.D., associate professor, University of Texas at Austin & author of Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself