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Empathy is often seen as a "soft" skill, a desirable but secondary quality for teams working on complex projects. However, as our world becomes increasingly interconnected and collaborative, empathy has proven essential for long-term success—especially…
Read MoreIn an ideal world, everyone would have a job they love. However, reality often diverges from this aspiration. Many people work out of necessity rather than passion, driven by financial obligations and the need for…
Read MoreThe same empathy that once made Ben & Jerry’s a symbol of conscience is also what drove Jerry Greenfield to walk away. Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, has walked away from the company…
Read MoreIf leaders are emotional thermostats for their teams, then managing their own temperature isn’t just personal, it’s organisational. How can leaders manage what they transmit without becoming emotionally numb or inauthentic? Emotional regulation isn’t about…
Read MoreIn the realm of social media and viral content, bold assertions about success frequently emerge. A recent claim caught our attention: "91% of successful people have a strong EQ." While this assertion has already been…
Read MoreUnderstanding the psychological mechanisms behind our interactions is crucial for fostering empathy and inclusion in the workplace. One such mechanism is anchoring. By recognizing and addressing anchoring, organizations can create more inclusive, understanding, and compassionate…
Read MoreWhen we think about empathy, we sometimes imagine it as a natural response—something we either have or don’t have in a given moment. However, research in cognitive psychology suggests that our empathic stance is not…
Read MoreHave you ever walked into a room after a leader has spoken and felt the whole team's mood lift—or crash?
Read MoreWhat if our biggest barrier to achieving gender equity isn’t just policy or prejudice but the absence of perspective? Empathy -particularly perspective-taking - is a powerful but underused tool for societal transformation. This insight resonates…
Read MoreIn our last post, we looked at how power and perspective-taking often work in isolation-and why that can create problems. Now, let’s explore what happens when empathy and influence come together.
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