Empathy & Compassion

The Fourth Wall of Empathy

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When Rick Raemisch, Colorado’s new Chief of Corrections, asked to spend time in solitary confinement at a prison in Cañon City, some people thought he had lost it. But Raemisch, in an effort to ignite a larger discussion about the overuse of solitary confinement, knew he needed to walk the walk..

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While there is no dearth of discussion these
days about the importance of empathy,
a few of the most innovative leaders are
going beyond symbolism to action:

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They understand that it is one thing to say you’re empathic; it is another thing to immerse yourself in a problem or situation in order to solve it.


by JOHN GERZEMA

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