Cultivating empathy Psychologists’ research offers insight into why it’s so important to practice the “right” kind of empathy, and how to grow
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I’ll start with this question: Why do you want what you want? The Japanese philosophy of ikigai describes a person’s reason for being and purpose in life. Stemming from the words iki, meaning “alive,” and gai, meaning “worth,” it’s the
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How many times do you find yourself in a conversation with someone, waiting for the other person to stop talking so you can say what you want to say? Even further, you
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Abstract Empathy theoretically serves an affiliative interpersonal function by satisfying motives for intimacy and union with others. Accordingly, empathy is expected to vary depending on the situation. Inconsistent empirical support for empathy’s
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Introduction to Leadership Spotlight In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of business, effective leadership is crucial for success and growth. A leader who can inspire their team and guide them towards achieving
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Employees are essential assets to an organization and deserve a spotlight to bring attention to what is working and how it differs from others. What is an employee spotlight? How will it
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This post originally appeared in The Military Leader. But as every leader knows, leadership is leadership, regardless of where one serves. Most of the posts are not military-specific. This post shares a
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During a 2017 Amgen earnings call, CEO Robert Bradway began answering an analyst’s question, then turned to colleague Sean Harper and said, “Sean, I’ll let you talk about the specifics.” Bradway’s simple
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KEY POINTS Giving credit to others after a group effort may seem like a sure way to lose your own well-deserved status. New research on the vicious cycle of status insecurity shows
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Time Required Each person will forgive at their own pace. We suggest that you move through the steps below based on what feels helpful for you. How to Do It To start,
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I know how to nurse a grudge. I could still tell you the names of the classmate who tortured me in fifth grade, the professor who yelled at me during a grad
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Almost everyone has experienced being wronged by someone. It could be a former co-worker, friend, or family member. But hanging on to those negative feelings can do great harm to your health.
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