I remember the moment so vividly; even now, I get an achy feeling in my chest. I was ten years old, reading a book about World War II from the perspective of a German girl in Dresden. I was a voracious reader, particularly when it came to books about t…

Empathy” conjures up visions of touchy-feely, “oh you poor baby” sorts of interactions. What could empathy possibly have to do with leadership? Quite a bit, actually. Last month, we explored why listening is important to leadership. L…

How the news media tell a story can make those who consume the story more compassionate and willing to act and help others. According to Penn State researchers, news reports can boost empathy toward stigmatized groups, particularly if they go beyond fa…

The Buddha: Boundless love for all is the first step to empathyIt was the Buddha who talked about empathy long before modern scientists started to explore the subject… If empathy is present among members of society, such society is a wholesome o…