Increase Empathy is one of the core competencies in the Six Seconds Model of Emotional Intelligence. It means recognizing and appropriately responding to others’ emotions. By actively practicing empathy, people are empowered to deepen their relationships with others. Empathy is the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and understand how they feel. It’s a remarkable ability – and opportunity – to form an emotional connection that fuels insight, trust, and helps us solve problems together.
When you feel stuck and can’t see a way out, how do you navigate change? Certified Coach and leadership expert Amy Jimison shares her approach.
Read MoreWhat is empathy, and how do we increase it? Articles, videos, quotes and resources to put empathy into action!
Read MoreEmpathy is crucial to developing healthy relationships with yourself and others. These 5 questions can help you take your empathy to the next level.
Read MoreWhat does ‘strong leadership’ mean today? It turns out, (the right kind of) empathy & coaching are at the heart of how leaders ACTUALLY create impact.
Read MoreSometimes if feels impossible to be kind and loving. When you’re struggling to access that loving place inside of you, give these expert tips for how to be kind a try.
Read MoreHow can managers use emotional intelligence to increase empathy in the workplace? It starts with a willingness to go “beneath the surface.”
Read MoreWhat can you do? Emotional intelligence tips to build bridges and collaborate better even when it’s challenging.
Read MoreIn a time where so many children feel disconnected and alone, it’s time to share skills for being and making friends!
Read MoreExceptional leaders have mastered the art of deep, active listening. Here are 4 practical tips to use emotional intelligence to listen well.
Read MoreLearn the key difference of empathy vs. sympathy, including the most common sympathy traps. Plus tips to put empathy into action!
Read MoreWhat’s the connection between wellbeing and racism? Can the skills and practices of emotional intelligence support us to build ourselves, our communities, and our world toward wellbeing for everyone?
Read MoreWhat are the social and emotional resources we ALL need to courageously step into difficult conversations about race, identity, and the world we want to co-create? What would it mean to have a truly mentally HEALTHY world?
Read MoreThe dialogue touched on difficult topics and big feelings — and our shared commitment to learn to have this kind of conversation… and the power of emotional intelligence as a toolset to build a more aware, intentional, and connected response.
Read MoreNuanced empathy skills help us develop close relationships, which according to a growing body of research, is the key to a good life.
Read MoreAnxiety is a pervasive challenge; learning more about EQ helps to wrangle it back into the background.
Read MoreWe all have that little voice inside: ‘You didn’t do that right/ fast enough/ well enough.’ How do you treat yours… and could you treat it more kindly?
Read MoreRecent research suggests that speaking kindly to yourself helps you cope with challenging situations. But how exactly do you change self-talk?
Read MoreWe all need a good listening ear sometimes. But how do we get it when it isn’t offered? Here are three phrases to communicate the need for empathy with others. Try them out!
Read MoreThis Valentine’s Day, give your lover, spouse, or best friend what they really deserve: Your undivided attention. Empathy means listening without fixing, talking about your stories, or wondering what will happen next on your favorite TV show. Learn how to be more empathetic with this post.
Read MoreWho would you be if you accepted yourself? In this last post about perfectionism, you will explore a tangible, research-backed exercise for increasing self-compassion. Take a moment to give to yourself today.
Read MoreTake a moment to clarify your (emotional, professional, physical) destination + represent it in a fun way.
Read MoreHow often do we wear masks? Do we actually spend most (or all) of our lives wearing a protective costume so that we can hide who we really are? Learn about your unique masks in this simple + meaningful activity.
Read More“It’s useful to know it’s a choice worth making.” The results from an 80-year-long research study clearly identify what we should focus on for a long and fulfilled life.
Read MoreIt’s prickly, but it’s worth it. Learn more about your own limiting belief + tools for working through it, all thanks to the person who most annoys you. Take this moment to learn compassion- for yourself and for them.
Read MoreYou’ve told your kid “a million times” and frustration is rising. What if there was another way to see the situation? Here’s a 90-second tip for parents to use empathy to diffuse conflict and frustration.
Read MoreThis Valentine’s Day, I am two-weeks post-surgery. No fancy dinners or moonlit walks on the beach for me. But don’t worry, I am still being extravagantly loved in the most emotionally intelligent way.
Read MoreBe compassionate… not just to others, but starting with yourself.
Read MoreEmotional intelligence is essential for living a purpose driven life. Check out these tips for connecting more meaningfully with others and your own bigger purpose!
Read MoreHow can we counter the shadow of perfectionism? Increasing self-compassion and empathy will free us to be our best.
Read MoreHave you been making lists each day but not making progress? Most goals are missing and essential component: emotional intelligence. Power up your goal setting with EQ. By adding the CLEAR method for setting goals to your SMART goals routine, you’ll boost your effectiveness. With CLEAR methodology you can use emotional intelligence in goal setting […]
Read MoreWhen feelings run hot, how can we use emotional intelligence to fuel our commitment for positive change… and support children to create a better world?
Read MoreMutually respectful relationships are a foundation for human rights. So how can children & adults use emotional intelligence to strengthen relationships?
Read MoreWhen children are experiencing “big emotions,” a principal finds that a simple process for emotional intelligence makes all the difference.
Read MoreStress kills… or does it? In the light of new neuroscience, maybe it’s time rethink stress – which might just save your life.
Read MoreThe neuroscience of empathy is fascinating and offers practical lessons for leadership and life. Our brains are wired for social connection through Mirror Neurons, which cause us to experience what we perceive.
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