Outward-Focus BiasMany times, when people are told they have strengths, their first reaction is to deny them. They may desire to believe, but their self-limiting beliefs kept them back from exploring these possible strengths. Most people are not encouraged to discover their strengths on an ongoing basis into their adult years. People instead are […]
Practicing Empathy
Empathizing with others requires takes self-reflection. Self-reflection allows us to become aware of how our actions affect others. The emphasis is not on our wants and needs but on the other person needs. In our highly self-centered world, we are often fully focused on our personal agendas and goals. There definitely appears to be […]
What Keeps Us from Empathy
I understand that a lack of empathy is not always intentional by leaders and managers. I truly understand the challenges and complexities related to the role of a healthcare leader. But I do believe there are problems associated with the deficit of empathy in healthcare today. There are hundreds of reasons and excuses that […]