Researchers from the University of St Andrews and Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, showed chimpanzees learn kindness by watching each otherClaim it’s the first evidence children and chimps share traits of altruismIn the experiment, pairs of chimps,…

We can help these girls in the usual way, by being ourselves empathetic. But here’s the problem. We, as a culture, are experiencing an “empathy deficit,” as Emily explains in her new book out soon, Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Cul…

When I was first invited to take part in Compassion Week, I had a bit of a reaction.It’s not that I didn’t want to get involved in next week’s events in San Francisco – it’s just that I have a problem with the word compassion.Maybe it’s a guy thing, bu…

To demonstrate more empathy in the workplace, you can:Make sure you are listening to others. Be sure to get feedback from others regarding how good of a listener you really are.Listen without interrupting. Pay attention to what others are saying and to…