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Psychologist Daniel Goleman talks about three types of empathy. Cognitive empathy, the ability to understand another’s perspective; Emotional empathy, the ability to feel what another person feels and; Empathic concern, the ability to sense what another person needs from you. Since no man or woman is an island, investigating empathy and consciously honing our emotional intelligence is a much-needed component for good relationships. Whether as a leader, co-worker, parent, student, or friend — it’s an essential predecessor to kindness. –Guri

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Kindness In the News The internet raises $6 million in one day to evacuate Afghans at high risk, including human rights lawyers, activists, and journalists whose lives are in danger under the new regime. Read More From Our Members Richard drove to LA to interview a well-known artist. Fortune led him to spend the night in a rough part of town where a simple gesture from a stranger opened the door to something much larger. Read More

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Roman Krznaric: The Six Habits of Highly Emphathic People Author of “Wonderbox: Curious Histories of How to Live” Roman Krznaric reveals how the art of empathy can not only enrich one’s own life but also help to create social change.

In other news … “There is plenty of evidence that empathy can be taught in childhood, but it gets more complicated when it comes to adults, especially when it is forced.” Here’s a genuine reflection on Empathy, compassion, personality, attitudes: can people change?

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