It’s one of two necessary emotional competencies. But if you really want to improve how people work together at meetings, you’ll need to rely on—and maybe develop—a couple of key emotional intelligence competencies: empathy…

Empaths are people who are able to grasp what another person is feeling and ‘walk a mile in their shoes’. They are much more likely to act on their conscience, which makes them a potential obstacle for the sociopath.  Sociopaths also d…

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I recently interviewed Neff about how self-esteem fails us and how we can boost our compassion for ourselves instead. An edited version of the conversation follows.Olga Khazan: What are some contexts in which we usually hear about boosting self-esteem?…

Empathy is a critical 21st Century skill and builds positive connections with others. The innovative RedRover Readers program has already helped kids understand the behavior and emotions of animals and people and has developed empathy skills in classro…

Judith V. Jordan, Ph.D.1. Jordan, J.V. Empathy and the Mother-Daughter Relationship. Work in Progress. Stone Center for Developmental Services and Studies, Wellesley, MA, 1983.2. Jordan, J.V. Empathy and Self-Boundaries. Work in Progress. Stone Center …

Schedule for the 2016 Transforming Community: The Radical Reality of Relationship conference. Keynote Address: The Radical Reality of Relationship: The Power of Connection – Judith V. Jordan, Ph.D. Together we can create radical and life sust…

Want to boost your child’s empathy? Read on!And I mean that literally because neuroscientists report that stories—fiction, in particular—can actually make your brain more empathetic. Stories are wonderful supplemental t…

Marc Gopin is director of the Center for World Religions, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution, and James H. Laue Professor at George Mason University. He studies the role that religion and culture play in conflicts and conflict resolution. In 2008 h…