#empathy
Explore Books, Authors and Common Highlights on Empathy
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It’s important to understand the feelings of others.
From Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
There are two dimensions to radical candor: care personally and challenge directly.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Empathy is not just a feeling; it is a biological necessity.
Creativity and empathy will be the unique human skills in the age of AI.
From AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee
Understanding different religions can foster empathy and compassion.
From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels
Tactical empathy is understanding the perspective of your counterpart.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart.
The best teams are those that balance candor with compassion.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Compassion is a key aspect of Buddhism.
From Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright
Proximity is not just about physical closeness; it’s about emotional connections.
Empathy is a critical component of effective content marketing.
The ability to empathize is a complex pattern in itself.
From The Pattern Seekers by Simon Baron-Cohen
Empathy is a powerful force that can drive both altruistic and destructive behavior.
Empathy is the key to effective negotiation.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
We must never forget that our happiness is connected to the happiness of others.
The capacity for empathy and understanding others begins in early childhood.
From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik
Listening to each other is an act of respect.
From More Than Ready by Cecilia Muñoz
Labeling is a powerful tool to acknowledge emotions.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals.
From When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
Radical candor is the ability to challenge someone directly while also showing that you care about them personally.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
What is it like to be a person with a neurological disorder?
Introverts are more likely to be good listeners.
The challenge is to be honest without being hurtful.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Behind every chart is a person with hopes and fears.
A true believer is one who seeks to understand the world through the eyes of others.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
Empathy is a crucial component of our moral progress.
Empathy is essential for effective leadership.
From The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
You can't just listen to the words; you have to listen to the whole person.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Speak from the heart, and you will connect with others.
From Find Your Voice by Caroline Goyder
The act of empathy requires us to be vulnerable, to open ourselves to others’ pain.
From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
The experience of pain is a universal one, but the way we understand it is inherently personal.
From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
Art is a reflection of our humanity; it connects us all.
From The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel
Art can be a bridge to empathy, a means to understand lives we don’t live.
From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
Tactical empathy is understanding the perspective of the other side.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
The better angels of our nature are the empathic emotions that restrain violence.
We are all beautifully complex beings trying to navigate this world.
From More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth
Compassion is a verb. It is not a noun.
Empathy is not just about feeling for someone; it’s about feeling with them.
From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
And whoever saves one - it is as if he had saved mankind entirely.
To truly empathize, we must confront our own experiences with pain and loss.
From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
Labeling is a way to validate someone’s emotions.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
The ability to empathize is vital for building strong connections.
There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.
From Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
To be a doctor is to be a witness.
Understand that people are wired very differently.
From Principles by Ray Dalio
Empathy can be a form of activism, a way to bring attention to the experiences of others.
From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
Compassion is a verb.
Empathy is a powerful force for peace.
We can’t practice compassion with other people if we can’t treat ourselves kindly.
From Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
If you’re in trouble or hurt or need—go to the poor people. They’re the only ones that’ll help—the only ones.
From The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
Understanding requires empathy and an openness to experience.
Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
Radical candor is about being able to tell someone when they are doing something wrong, but also showing that you care about them.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Understanding different religions can foster empathy and reduce conflict.
From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels