Internship Nuggets | Leadership Starts with the Right Mindset with Subash Palaniappan

In leadership—just as in law—there are moments when logic alone isn’t enough. Whether it’s a manager addressing a grieving team after a tragedy or a lawyer standing beside a client whose life has changed forever, both roles demand more than intelligence. They require emotional intelligence. Today’s most effective leaders are those who understand the power of empathy, especially in times of crisis. And surprisingly, one of the most overlooked sources of inspiration for empathetic leadership can be found in personal injury lawyers. These individuals spend their careers navigating pain, trauma, and accountability.

Director of coaching and executive development of Leaderonomics, Chong Keat Lim shares with us on the need to acknowledge the youths in the industries and the changes the industries would experience by doing so.