Self Development

No different from the challenges in our personal lives, setbacks and difficult scenarios at work can sometimes feel like a kick in the teeth! We all have stories and stressors that range in intensity – for instance, missing out on that job, conflict with a colleague, disappointing feedback from the boss, losing a client, mistakes…

So why is empathy so important in the workplace? You might think this is a naïve question and be surprised how many people just don’t understand empathy and how powerful it can be in a relationship. Empathy doesn’t happen naturally for everyone. It is a conscious choice. The most common way to describe empathy is…