Some people are good at putting themselves in another person's shoes. Others may struggle to relate. But psychologist Jamil Zaki argues that empathy isn't a fixed trait. This week, in our final installment of You 2.0, we revisit a favorite episode about how to exercise our empathy muscles.
Nov 2020
How (and Why) to Hack Your Empathy | Jamil Zaki
<p>Kindness and empathy are loaded propositions right now. When you hear those words, you might think: Eh, those are soft skills that won't help me get ahead. Or: If I'm too nice, I will get trampled. Or: I need my anger to be effective. Or: I am plenty nice -- it's other people ... Show More
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<p dir="ltr">Do you notice micro changes in people's facial expressions and ask yourself, "What did I do wrong?"</p> <p dir="ltr">Are you able to sit with someone in pain without trying to fix them?</p> <p dir="ltr">Are you so emotionally attuned to everything and everyone that y ... Show More
