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128 Million Ways to Survive a Pandemic

Mar 22, 2026

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16 min read

128 Million Ways to Survive a Pandemic

Six years later, we're still figuring it out. And that might be okay.

Rob Volpe
Rob Volpe

empathy

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A Naughty & Nice List Through an Empathy Lens

Dec 21, 2025

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19 min read

A Naughty & Nice List Through an Empathy Lens

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

Rob Volpe
Rob Volpe

empathy

+9

When the Table Goes Quiet: How to Rescue Holiday Conversations

Nov 23, 2025

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13 min read

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.

Rob Volpe
Rob Volpe

empathy

+4

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

Oct 17, 2025

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10 min read

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.

Rob Volpe
Rob Volpe

empathy

+2

What Kind of Friend Are You, Really?

Aug 24, 2025

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15 min read

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.

Rob Volpe
Rob Volpe
Reading Between the Lines with Rob Volpe

Reading Between the Lines with Rob Volpe

"Reading Between the Lines" is designed to deliver of-the-moment insights into human behavior and empathy, drawn from the world of marketing research; practical and tactical tips on using the skill of empathy in everyday life; and exclusive updates to keep my community close on a biweekly basis.


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