Empathy & Compassion

(Empathic Leadership) 8 Key Skills of Empathy

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As leaders, we need to make emotional connections with our target audience if we hope to influence their thoughts and actions. One very important way to connect positively with people is with what I call powerful empathy….

Here are eight key empathy skills you can practice to improve your ability to connect with others:

  • Curiosity: Take the time to be curious about what other people think. Try to fully understand their point of view.
  • Authentic Listening: …
  • Repeating and Paraphrasing:  …
  • Imagination:  …
  • Open-Mindedness:  …
  • Vulnerability: …
  • Self-Awareness:  …
  • Sensitivity to Others’ Emotions: …



by JESSE LAHEY

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