empathy

A Naughty & Nice List Through an Empathy Lens

A year-end reflection on empathy, humanity, and the choices we make.

The Empathy Behind a Salty Cookie (and Other Holiday Surprises)

What I learned about my own judgment, how it can get in the way — and what we can all do at our next holiday gathering and every day.

When the Table Goes Quiet: How to Rescue Holiday Conversations

A simple breath, a few empathy moves, and a game to keep your holiday table human.

The Only Thing We Have to Fear... Is the Story Fear Tells Us

Empathy shines a light to guide us out of the darkness of fear generated by the Fear Industrial Complex

Looking Out the Window: Why Presence is Key to Building Empathy

A ten-minute cab ride in New York taught me more about human connection than a week of scrolling ever could.

Bridging the Divide: What It Really Takes to Overcome Our Differences

Even as most Americans say we’re too divided to solve our problems, the data shows something hopeful — we still see one another as human. Empathy is how we cross back over.

Disconnection Is Easy. Empathy is Hard

Archetypes, assassination, and accountability — three stories showing why empathy is the edge we need now.

What Kind of Friend Are You, Really?

Friendship is where empathy gets real — sometimes we nail it, sometimes we miss. Take the quiz and uncover your default empathy style.

Struggling to Listen? 3 Tips to Help You Hear More

PLUS: A real kneecapper! And more...

Building Empathy is No Lark

Plus: Childless Cat Owners, Emapthy IRL + More!

Which Is It? Empathic Distress or Compassion Fatigue?

What's the Secret to New Year's Resolutions That Stick?

Plus the Year in Review!