The biggest lie in UX: "Empathy makes great leaders." I've seen 200+ empathetic designers get passed over.

Here's what to do instead--

👋 Happy Saturday, my dear UX friends, Marina here!

From day one, we are trained to lead with empathy.

Empathy for users.
Empathy for stakeholders.
Empathy for teammates.

It’s a noble value - and yes, it does matter.

But here’s what no one tells you:

When it comes to leadership, empathy is expected.
It’s the floor. Not the differentiator.