Explore and develop empathy
from A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future by Daniel H. Pink
How to Apply This
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Explore how empathetic you are through self-assessment tests.
There are several self-assessment tests that measure individual empathy and the qualities related to that. They are available for free on the web. A couple of examples are: Spot the Fake Smile Test and Mind in the Eyes Test. -
Study the work of Ekman.
‘Emotions Revealed’ and ‘Telling Lies’ are two books that serve as a guide to learning techniques of understanding and deciphering emotions. -
Take an acting class.
Acting is a great way to understand emotions and emotional expression. -
Volunteer more.
Volunteering gives you a glimpse of someone else’s world and helps you understand their emotions better.
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