Three Kinds Of Empathy
- Cognitive: "I know how you think."
- Emotional: "I know how you feel."
- Empathetic concern: "I care about you."
They reside in different parts of the brain:
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- Cognitive and emotional empathy: You can describe things in ways your colleagues can understand because you are aware of different perspectives.
- Good listening: You pay full attention to the other person and make sure you understand what they are saying.
Empathy
Empathy breeds compassion, connection, and love. It brings people closer and makes others feel understood and less alone.
Empathetic people genuinely care, but they also respect and understand the boundaries and privacy of the people that surround them.
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