Sometimes, I just want to hit the “easy” button. Stay in my lane. Do what’s comfortable. Then, I realize that life is an adventure, best shaped by authenticity. We live in a vibrant community with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anna Shields, organizational conflict and workplace mediation expert. High-functioning teams don’t avoid conflict; they use it to ...

Are you buying into these myths: In order to help someone, I need to feel what they feel. I am an empath, and I cannot help getting overwhelmed and shut down by others' emotions. There is too much ...

Perspective-taking games are a great way to teach kids empathy and social skills. These activities encourage children to step into someone else's shoes, understand different viewpoints, and respond ...

Empathy is more than a buzzword—it’s a foundational skill. The ability to recognize and understand others’ emotions—and to respond in ways that are constructive and caring—can help adolescents build ...

As a consultant and researcher in the leadership space, I have witnessed firsthand both the impacts of strong connection and empathy, as well as the consequences of their absence. I have come to ...

I had the good fortune to talk to Ellen Galinsky, the author of Mind in the Making, about her important insights about perspective-taking. Below is our conversation: 1. Why do you think perspective ...