Fostering an environment of empathy can facilitate a company culture that understands the needs of employees and that values employees. How does one go about being empathetic?Many people will recognize empathy as “putting yourself in someone else…

For many in the innovation field, the hardest task is listening – real listening, deep listening. To listen without building a mental model or rushing to a conclusion is a cultivated skill. To listen to a person’s summary of your produ…

The rush to secularize and commodify mindfulness into a marketable technique may be leading to an unfortunate denaturing of this ancient practice, which was intended for far more than helping executives become better focused and more productive.Suddenl…

The Compassion Corner Earthbench commemorates the work of David Breaux, who has dedicated the last four years of his life inspiring passers-by to reflect on the meaning of the word “compassion” at the corner of 3rd and C in downtown Davis. The Califor…