What is Empathy?

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As a leader, you will inevitably be present with people during times of loss. It could be losing a job, losing a dream, or losing a friend or family member. This is why empathy is important. 

Brené Brown has written extensively about empathy. In her book, Daring Greatly, she wrote, “It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of ‘You’re not alone.’” Essentially, being empathetic is about ...