Empathy at Work (2020)
47mIntermediate2020-05-18
Authors

Carolyn Goerner
Professor at Kelley School of Business, Founder of Practical Paradigm
Course details
Many people assume that empathy is about being there when someone is going through a rough patch. But empathy involves more than just offering comfort. It's really about understanding and embracing others while remaining self-aware. In this course, Dr. Carolyn Goerner digs into the subject of empathy, explaining what it is and how to develop and practice it at work. Learn about the different types of empathy, as well as the benefits of fully embracing the practice of empathy in the workplace. Explore key strategies for effectively communicating empathy to the people you work with. Plus, discover how your past experiences and position can keep you from being more empathetic, how to better understand the mindset of your coworkers and superiors, and how to avoid empathy fatigue.
Skills covered
Emotional IntelligenceTeams and CollaborationWell-Being and Self-CarePersonal DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- The importance of empathy
Defining Empathy
- Empathy and emotional intelligence
- Types of empathy
- Benefits of empathy
Overcoming Challenges to Empathy
- Personal bias and empathy
- The opposite of empathy
- Silence self-doubt to embrace empathy
Developing Empathy
- Empathy starts with you
- Perspective - A lens for empathy
- Communicating empathy
Working with Empathy
- Empathy blind spots
- Empathy and your career
- Manage empathy fatigue
Conclusion
- Practice empathy every day