HUMANITY-BASED LEADERSHIP: CULTIVATING EMPATHY, INNOVATION, AND COLLECTIVE GROWTH

Abstract

Organizational development in the global era demands a leadership model that is not only oriented towards productivity, but also towards human values that are capable of building healthy and sustainable interpersonal relationships. Humanity-based leadership is seen as a strategic approach to foster empathy, encourage innovation, and strengthen collective growth. This article explores the paradigm of humanity-based leadership as a response to the transformation of modern organizational dynamics, analyzing how empathy, innovation, and collective growth form the foundation of effective and sustainable leadership. This study integrates a literature review of contemporary leadership theory with an analysis of organizational practices, examining the relationship between a human-centered approach and organizational performance. Humanity-based leadership has been shown to create a more productive work environment through three main pillars: 1) Empathy that builds psychological safety and employee engagement, 2) Innovation born from diverse perspectives and a culture of experimentation, and 3) Collective growth that aligns individual development with organizational goals. This approach shows a positive correlation with employee retention rates, organizational adaptability, and innovation capabilities in the face of technological disruption. Practical Implications: Organizational leaders can implement humanity-based leadership through transparent communication, continuous feedback systems, inclusive decision-making, and strategic investment in leadership capacity development at all levels.

Keywords: Humanistic Leadership, Empathy, Innovation, Collective Growth, Organizational Climate