Empathy Is 'One of Most Important Qualities' in a Leader says Goodwin

The transcript explores the concept of empathy as an inborn quality, particularly in leaders. It highlights how Abraham Lincoln and Lyndon Johnson exhibited empathy from a young age, possibly due to their humble backgrounds. In contrast, Franklin and Teddy Roosevelt developed empathy later in life through their political careers and personal experiences, such as FDR's battle with polio.

Which quality is suggested to be inborn and crucial for leadership?

• Intelligence

• Empathy

• Courage

• Charisma

Which leader is noted for having empathy from a young age due to a poor background?

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Teddy Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

What experience in Lyndon Johnson's life helped him develop empathy?

• His military service

• His time as a senator

• His childhood in poverty

• Teaching at a Mexican American school

How did Teddy Roosevelt's view on empathy change during his political career?

• He never developed empathy

• He learned empathy from his family

• He developed empathy after seeing tenement houses and slums

• He always had empathy from a young age

What personal challenge helped FDR become more empathetic?

• His experience in World War I

• His struggle with polio

• His time as a governor

• His relationship with Eleanor Roosevelt