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Empathy (why it's important - how to practice it) #empathy #eqfit Mar 11, 2024

Story

I want to start today with a story. It may be a story that resonates with you. The purpose of the story is to highlight the power of empathy.

Several years ago I had an experience that I never wanted to have. January 1, 2016, I received a call from one of my sons. He asked me to sit...

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Empathy - A Two Way Street #emotionalintelligence #empathy #eqfit May 15, 2023

Empathy. That one word raises many questions.

  • What is it?
  • How do I practice it?
  • What value is there in being empathetic?

Many people confuse sympathy with empathy. An easy way to think of differentiating the two --  sympathy is detached, empathy is engaged and involved.

Six Seconds, a...

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Self-direction - How good is your internal compass? #emotionalintelligence #empathy #eqfit #purpose #self-direction Feb 27, 2023

Recently we have explored self-awareness and self-management, two of the three major categories of emotional intelligence competencies and skills. Now let's look at self-direction. Self-direction is the ability to stay on course. To do that, we need a clear purpose for our life. Standards that we...

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