Skims cofounder Emma Grede says leaders can be empathetic without treating employees like family

Business Insider | 08-10-2026 06:54am |

Skims cofounder Emma Grede said that leaders can be empathetic while still making tough business decisions. In a podcast appearance, she emphasized that effective leadership involves balancing empathy with the needs of the business. Grede also believes that employees should not be blindsided by difficult conversations about their performance.

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