Most Americans believe empathy is foundational to a healthy society. But are we willing to do the hard work empathy requires?

We are already witnessing the dangers of this decline in empathy in various aspects of society—whether in politics, economic policies, corporate greed, or the increasing desensitization to human ...

Morgan* sat across from me and stared at me angrily. “I can’t believe you’re asking me how I felt,” she said. “I told you I was sad. Surely you know what that feels like.” I often get responses like ...

Empathy is a strategic capability that has a direct impact on decision-making quality, trust, retention and organizational resilience.

Empathy is one of human beings’ highest qualities. Empathy is the root of most of the behaviour that we associate with “goodness.” It’s the root of compassion and altruism, self-sacrifice and charity.

I’ve spent my whole career looking at food from the perspective of origin and, specifically, as an opportunity to deepen empathy among humans. For me, hosting High on the Hog, based on Jessica B.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Roger Trapp reports and comments on management and leadership issues. Four years after the massive change in working habits ...

At first glance, it may appear that research is solely a left-brained pursuit. One might envision a scientist wearing a lab coat, analyzing fact after fact, and suddenly stumbling upon a ...

Nonprofit organization A Touch of Understanding is teaching empathy and inclusion to Northern California students through hands-on workshops about disabilities. IMPACT WITH A TOUCH OF UNDERSTANDING.

Aug. 18—JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Noelle Stratton started her day on Thursday as a 62-year-old grandfather with mobility issues. Living in poverty, he faced obstacles dealing with various agencies while caring ...

Thank you to the Times-Call for publishing Christine Flowers’ commentary, “We need to return to the world of Sept. 12, 2001.” I was thinking the same thing. I will never forget where I was on Sept. 11 ...