Empathy

Empathy

A line of waiters in formal attire, embodying a sense of unreasonable hospitality, carry trays with teapots and cups as they gracefully walk in procession outside the building.
Restaurateur Will Guidara explains why it’s not just what you do, but how you make people feel that leads to successful ventures.
A hand writes on a piece of paper over an open book, next to Nathan Thrall's evocative orange-toned illustration of a face with a tear.
“The only requisite for nonfiction is that it’s true," says Nathan Thrall, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book "A Day in the Life of Abed Salama."
A person with headphones is immersed in framed pictures, next to a book open to a page with abstract blue patterns, reminiscent of human-AI symbiosis in its design.
An approach based on collaboration and empathy can place “connection with people” at the heart of AI’s purpose.
A black and white collage of three women: one adjusting sunglasses, one walking on a runway, and one in a scarf, all captured in different settings. Each embodies the essence of women redefining leadership through their unique styles and confident presence.
Women bring new and innovative ways of exercising power to the table, argues Gaia van der Esch. All business teams will benefit.
Silhouette of a selfish boss wearing a crown, relaxing on an office chair with feet propped up on another person's back against a cloudy sky backdrop.
Leaders ideally intertwine their own success with that of their teams — if that’s not the case at your workplace, here’s what to do.
A human hand reaches toward a robotic hand, which includes a speech bubble with mathematical code. A pixelated pink background completes the scene.
Man seeking meaningful relationship at the intersection of on-demand empathy and Rule 34.
A composite image featuring a classical Greco-Roman statue embodying stoicism on the left and a Buddha statue symbolizing Buddhism on the right, overlaid with beige, red, and gray geometric patterns.
People often say, "Let go," or, "Don't take things to heart." But where's the line with this philosophy?
An open book shows a portrait of a smiling woman on the right page and four blue arrows pointing outward on the left, leading your eyes to something bigger beyond its pages.
Anne Chow, former CEO of AT&T Business, lays out a new approach to inclusive leadership that takes “thinking bigger” to the next level.
Silhouette of a person with their back to the camera, superimposed with daisies and a bright sun above, set against a clear blue sky, evoking a sense of wonder.
Monica Parker explains how creating opportunities for wonder can help foster a thriving, inclusive workplace.
Collage showing a man in a suit with a briefcase floating, silhouettes crossing a street, and a signpost against a colorful sky, symbolizing leadership and direction.
Anne-Marie Rosser — CEO of creative agency VSA Partners — shares her cross-generational vision for a new brand of leadership.
Three wireframe human heads are depicted against a dark background, their complex overlapping patterns evocative of the Johari window model, revealing multifaceted layers within each head's structure.
It's hard to know what other people know. But it's not impossible.
Two ancient statues, framed by red lines, appear to be conversing through modern emoji speech bubbles. One statue displays several emojis, while the other shows a typing indicator.
"I know what you're thinking" can sound kind or creepy — depending on who's saying it.
A split image with a blurred, colorful portrait of Sam Bankman-Fried on the left and Peter Singer on the right.
"The movement is much bigger than Sam Bankman-Fried, or any one person, no matter how wealthy," philosopher Peter Singer told Big Think.
Close-up of a person's ear and partial profile of their face against a black and blue background, embodying the quiet confidence of a leader.
You can’t lead if you can’t listen.
A person is speaking with hand gestures in the foreground, clearly immersed in public speaking. In the background, a blurred figure is seated. On the right side, there is an abstract, striped pattern with black, white, and gold lines.
Taking the floor is all about connecting authentically with your audience. Here’s how.
Colorful paper cutouts of human figures in a row on a black background, symbolizing love-based leadership or teamwork.
DE&I has come under fire — but our leaders should still embed allyship deep within company culture. Here’s a plan.
Abstract monochrome sketch of two figures, one with head bowed and the other looking downward, conveying a contemplative or somber mood, suggestive of the Chiron effect.
Sometimes you just want to hear, "I know what it's like."
Black-and-white portrait of a woman with an empathetic gaze and a black frame, set against a green patterned background.
Sam Smith — founder and former CEO of finnCap Group — argues that a culture of empathy will help superscale any business.
A black and white photo of a beautiful woman sitting on a couch.
Too many leaders create an imbalance between thinking and doing — but a clear vision can be sharpened through deep reflection.
A statue depicting expressions of love languages.
Big Think spoke to the author of "The 5 Love Languages" about the popular relationship theory — and its lack of scientific support.
Neuroscience of rivalry: Fans of England experience intense celebration after their win over Switzerland.
For better teamwork, take a lesson from research into soccer fans who put aside their tribalism.
Two hands reaching for a speech bubble.
Many conversations start awkwardly and derail from there, but a few simple techniques can put them back on track.
A man in a Chinese costume is holding a candle, exemplifying the essence of Taoism.
While Taoism can be paradoxical and abstract, it also offers daily life lessons.
A man in an astronaut suit is waving to the camera, showcasing his leadership as he navigates outer space.
Former spacewalker Mike Massimino tells Big Think how NASA missions shaped great leaders.
A group of people sitting at a table in a brave space, working on their laptops.
Take it from teamwork gurus behind Apple and Star Wars — a new kind of psychological incubator will allow your creativity to flourish.
A man and woman demonstrating emotional intelligence while sitting at a table with a laptop.
In an environment of impressive IQs, emotional intelligence makes all the difference.