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#EmpathyChallenges
It seems as though we’re constantly edging back and forth between empathy and whatever emotion we’re feeling collectively all the time. There is a real imbalance right now as things swing back and forth from highs to lows. Empathy seems to be a lot like grace: there is only so much of it. It’s a finite resource that ebbs and flows in value and quantity.
- Cary Harlow, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
I think that empathy is being used as a buzzword during this time. And it is sometimes being used as a crutch for people to excuse others’ behavior. Instead, I think it should be used widely to remind us that we are all human and that while our expectations may need to be changed because of our experiences, we shouldn’t excuse each other’s behavior.
- Maggie Redling, Wrestling With Talent
Empathy is fast falling prey to emotional contagion and manipulation as people personalize experiences of others in the guise of empathy, thereby losing the objective perspective.
- Nitin Mallikarjuna
We are living a paradoxical situation (polarities were never as outspoken as they are today). On the one hand, there is a considerable decrease in showing empathy (e.g., some people are egocentric, complain a lot, are not open to other opinions or even scientific facts). On the other hand, some people are manifesting a boost in creativity and working in a more sustainable way when looking for solutions.
- Ingrid Larik, Flexvia | 2BeFutureFit
It’s challenging and limiting to show empathy remotely when you can’t observe or learn about your target audience (e.g., end users, customers, etc.) in their own physical environments. We need better tech to show empathy in the digital workplace without intimidating the work.
- Anuj AV Kulkarni
Empathy is a sign of maturity that is easier for some than others. I suspect a lot has to do with one’s disposition and good (or bad) parenting (well, for neurotypicals anyway). Nevertheless, it takes self-reflection and can be hard work to recognize, especially when under stress. Empathy facilitates kindness; however, kindness trumps empathy because it can and should be called upon, even when empathy is unrecognized.
- Karen Davison
Empathy’s importance has not increased. Empathy’s application has been highjacked because of people’s polarized positioning. Empathy applied with emotional permission is always connective and effective.
- Ryan, Heads-Up
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