The Power of Empathy

Do you have Compassion, Sympathy, or Empathy?

Spoiler alert: The answer is Yes, No, and Maybe Anyone who knows me or Speak4MC understands how passionate I am about empathy. So much so...

How Superhero Communication Can Transform Youth Engagement: Insights from 'C.A.P.E. Conversations'

Most would agree that effective communication with young people is more crucial than ever in today's fast-paced world. Drawing...

The Emotional Empathy Challenge – Do you have the Power?

Recently, I had an unexpected and heartwarming encounter at Lego World. A young man who worked there approached me and, with a beaming...

How Communication and Collaboration Impact Interpersonal Relations

About a year ago, I contracted with the City of Tallahassee to provide training on Interpersonal Relationships in the workplace. Since...

The Moral Dilemma of Using Empathy: When Does It Become Detrimental?

Two of my neighbors had a heated argument (Mark and Kevin). They were screaming so loud people began coming out of their homes to observe...

Confirmation Bias, Empathy, and 4 Ways to Escape Jurassic Thinking

“You were so preoccupied with whether or not you could; you didn’t stop to think if you should” – Ian Malcolm Jurassic Park. The age of...

How to Teach Toddlers Empathy Through Active Listening

Me: Any feedback on how to avoid major toddler meltdowns? Friend: Have you tried empathy? Me: I host training on empathy all the time. Of...

Empathy and Self-Care: Understanding the Magnitude of Managing Feelings in Relationships

"It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me. At teatime, everybody agrees." – Taylor Swift. Understanding the difference Empathy can be...