From the course: Empathy Tips for HR Professionals

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How not to get depleted using empathy

How not to get depleted using empathy

From the course: Empathy Tips for HR Professionals

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How not to get depleted using empathy

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- Do you find the idea of connecting with people emotionally at work stressful? Do you imagine being exhausted by the idea of tuning into what direct reports or teammates are going through? Are you an empath, someone who is highly intuitive and sensitive to other's emotions and even physical symptoms? If you don't find it easy to deal with your or other's emotions, here are recommendations to handle key situations. First, if you find emotional connection draining, you can act with empathy without necessarily having to tap into someone's whole emotional experience. Focus on understanding coworkers perspectives and identifying their emotions. Then use your knowledge to behave empathetically, being attentive to their situation in your subsequent actions. This reaction will go a long way to building stronger relationships, communicating more effectively, and collaborating better. If you're not sure how to respond to…

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