Empathy was once considered too soft and squishy for the world of work, but decades of research have shattered that myth. Empathy includes three pieces: sharing others’ experiences, trying to ...

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Having empathy for others is a key component to developing strong relationships. According to psychiatrist Helen Riess, empathy involves a person's ability to recognize their own feelings while ...

Empathy in leadership goes beyond just a soft skill; it’s a strategic imperative. Empathy is the linchpin of trust-building, demonstrating that leaders genuinely care about their team’s success and ...

I recently developed a leadership communication seminar for a large global organization. Upon seeing that my draft program included a session on empathy, the CEO reacted, “Oh, God! We all know empathy ...

Having empathy for other people goes a long way in fostering strong relationships. In fact, empathy is a fundamental building block for conflict resolution and understanding and bonding with others.

Is empathy a helpful tool for understanding other people better, or does it simply reflect our biases? This question has plagued researchers and philosophers for decades. Some have argued that empathy ...

Within organizations, rather than trying to feel what the other person is feeling, we should be focused on how to mitigate and repair the harm inflicted on the most marginalized employees. A person ...

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Emily Sonnessa was the most fair person Jan Moore had ever met. As a lesbian couple for 52 years, it was hard to be fair. More times than they could count, their union was met with derision, ridicule ...