How To: Develop Effective Empathy for Sensitive Scenarios at Work
Posted in : How To... with Dr. Gerry McMahon on 10 February 2022 Issues covered: Empathy; Sensitive Conversations; HR ArticlesIntroduction
It’s now well established that as a component of emotional intelligence, empathy can play a crucial role at work. Empathy, which is the capacity to really ‘connect’ with others, is critical to our working lives. It enables more effective communication and is positively related to job performance, whilst managers who practice empathetic leadership with their employees are not only more appreciated by them but are also considered better performers by their own managers.
To be empathetic requires the individual to take time to step back from their own agenda and pressures to explore and acknowledge the emotions that another person is feeling. It’s at the heart of relationship
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This article is correct at 10/02/2022
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