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Acceptance: The Hardest—and Most Healing—Form of Empathy | My Gratitude Project Day 10

November 10, 2025

Acceptance is another powerful practice related to empathy. Acceptance is acknowledging the reality of a situation without judging or trying to change it. This is a powerful practice that many of us resist. When we do get there, it almost always leads to gratitude. For most people, this is the hardest part of empathy. Naturally, much of the time, we have a tendency to want things to be different from how they are right now. The world is far from…

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Mirror Neurons and Empathy: We’re Wired to Connect | My Gratitude Project Day 6

November 6, 2025

Gratitude Project

Innate mirror neurons hardwire us for empathy. We are born with mirror neurons and empathy, which promote the emotional connection we need to thrive. How we use empathy in daily life determines how well we create the bonds that satisfy our human needs. Yesterday, I wrote about copying someone’s words as a way of signaling that you hear them and at least, that you are interested in hearing more from them. But actually, mirroring or copying doesn’t require words at…

My Gratitude Project 2025: Grateful for the Magic of Empathy

November 1, 2025

Gratitude Project

Every year in November, I dedicate myself to thirty days of gratitude, this year, with a focus on empathy. My gratitude project has become an anchor and compass in my life. This year, my focus is on the quiet power of empathy: the ability to truly see and understand another person. Empathy turns gratitude outward—it transforms appreciation for what we have into appreciation for who others are. Each day this month, I’ll share a reflection on what empathy looks and…

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Set the Right Coaching Goals: The Leadership Skills That Drive Success

October 24, 2025

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When you’re looking to find a business coach, one of the first questions a coach will ask is about your coaching goals: “What do you want to work on?” If you haven’t thought about that before, defining your coaching goals can feel overwhelming. The key is to start with your pain points—the everyday frustrations that keep you up at night—and connect them to the leadership skills that can help you move forward. Key Takeaways for how to set the right…

Empathy at Work: How Good Leaders Unlock Motivation and Performance

October 3, 2025

Empathy and Managing Others

Think about it: how hard would you work if your boss didn’t understand or care about you? That’s the power of empathy at work. Key Takeaways Just like you, everyone wants to be seen and accepted for who they are and the talents they bring. It’s a fact: empathy is a universal human need. When managers fill a team’s need for empathy, people want to do better. When people feel empathy at work, trust rises, new ideas surface, and teams…

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Team Alignment: How To Build Better Teams and Exceed Expectations

September 29, 2025

Alignment and Effective 1:1s

When leaders build trust, demonstrate confidence, and practice empathy, team alignment becomes possible. Team alignment is what happens when everyone is working to achieve common goals with the least possible amount of friction. The result: great teams that pull together to exceed expectations. There is no wasted energy protecting turf, fighting internal battles, or advancing personal agendas. Instead, everyone is working hard and enjoying group success. Key Takeaways Team alignment drives performance. Here’s what matters most: Alignment at Work is…