Empathy

Empathy

Albert Einstein - leadership in fine art print.
The father of relativity understood that “not everything that counts can be counted” — as do today’s most impactful leaders.
Two women demonstrating authentic leadership while conversing at a desk.
Times of crisis tend to produce “hard” leaders, but — driven by Generations Y and Z — a softer leadership style has taken root globally.
Are fools happy and geniuses disorganized — or is that a mistaken stereotype?
A person's hand is interacting with a blue screen.
AI programs like ChatGPT can create "thanabots" based on deceased loved ones' digital communications, allowing us to talk with the departed.
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Sophia, the humanoid robot, is not just mirroring emotions; she's leading a revolution in emotional intelligence.
John Templeton Foundation
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"Human connection is as threatened by unhealthy peace as it is by unhealthy conflict." —Priya Parker
a robot hand holding a magnifying glass.
A panel of healthcare professionals much preferred responses that came from the chatbot in a recent study.
a group of kids wearing glasses in a lab.
The curiosity of children is a national resource. Adults destroy it.
Two men engaging in a brain-teasing game at a table.
And how to make it think differently.
a group of people standing around a blue object.
Considering the perspectives of others has important benefits for individuals and for society. There is one easy way to do it.
John Templeton Foundation
emotional intelligence training for leaders
Four key components to guide the creation of emotional intelligence training for leaders.
Extreme home environments — either very supportive or harshly negligent — tend to produce more sensitive kids.
“We are biologically programmed to have empathy. It’s something we can’t suppress.”
There's a link between dark personality traits and breaches of battlefield ethics.
Books stacked in a library
Instead of walking a mile in someone’s shoes, try reading a chapter in their book.
Sex, it turns out, isn’t as easy or simple as popular culture might lead us to believe.
"Kids are always asking two questions of parents: 'Am I safe?' and 'Am I real?'"
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Wizbang innovations capture the public’s imagination, but thoughtful, incremental development is often more valuable to those in need.
Interpersonal skills training
From active listening to giving feedback, these five capabilities are integral to interpersonal skills training.
More than any other nation, Japan tends to feel comfortable with the idea of humanoid robots entering the home.
If you're trying to hide how you feel about something, be careful with your hands.
Just a small gesture or a thoughtful comment can often alter a situation, or people’s perceptions of it, in ways that relieve tensions and make them feel appreciated and included.