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I Don't Feel Your Pain: Overcoming Roadblocks to Empathy

I Don't Feel Your Pain: Overcoming Roadblocks to Empathy | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
Why empathy is import at home and work and how to be better at it.

 

Neuroscientists have recently discovered that humans are wired to experience empathy through multiple systems of mirror neurons in our brains. These mirror neurons reflect back actions that we observe in others causing us to mimic that action in our own brains.  When we observe someone in pain or when we are with someone happy, we experience that to a certain extent. These mirror neurons are the primary physiological basis of empathy. They create a neural Wi-Fi that connects us to the feelings of people around us. 

 

Many people seem to be naturally empathetic. Others are not.  The good news is that research shows that empathy can be learned. There are however a few potential roadblocks to empathy that must be overcome.

 

by David F. Swink


Via Edwin Rutsch
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Did you know that the training for negotiating with hostage-takers includes "faking" empathy--and that those being trained actually come to feel some empathy for someone they despise?  Good article about how we can learn to develop our empathy for improved relationships.

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Did you know that those who negotiate with hostage-takers are trained to "fake" empathy?  Read more to see what happens!

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Emotional Intelligence Applied: What message are you sending without knowing it?

Emotional Intelligence Applied: What message are you sending without knowing it? | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
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Could you be sending the wrong message?

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How and Why Emotional Intelligence is Affecting Hospitals' Bottom Lines | Hospital Management & Administration

How and Why Emotional Intelligence is Affecting Hospitals' Bottom Lines | Hospital Management & Administration | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
During a June 5 webinar hosted by Becker's Hospital Review, experts from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Pittsburgh-based healthcare employee assessment firm Select International discussed the role of emotional intelligence in...
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Good article on the importance of Emotional Intelligence in healthcare. ". "There's a body of research showing emotional intelligence isn't just nice to have — it has a real effect on patient outcomes." 

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Twitter / Aishy_Lat: "Emotional Intelligence, why ...

Twitter / Aishy_Lat: "Emotional Intelligence, why ... | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
"Emotional Intelligence, why it can matter more than IQ." http://t.co/qtlvHjfzdh
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5 Truisms About Body Language & How to Manage the Signals You Send in the Workplace

5 Truisms About Body Language & How to Manage the Signals You Send in the Workplace | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
The basic fact is this: all nonverbal communication has meaning, and body language can be a rich source of information for any leader.
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"Your body language communicates all the emotions you feel."  Being aware of your own body language and the ability to read the body language of others are important skills for leadership.

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Five reasons why emotional intelligence matters right now

Five reasons why emotional intelligence matters right now | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
An emotionally intelligent workforce can help organisations meet many of their current challenges.
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Excellent and succinct article on why EI matters in the workplace.

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Handling Tough Situations with Emotional Intelligence

Handling Tough Situations with Emotional Intelligence | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
We have paid a drastic price—not only in our organizations, but in our own lives—for trying to disconnect emotions from intellect.” Responding with empathy and intelligence to other people’s situations, with their implied or stated emotions, has to...
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"Emotional intelligence drives us to respond appropriately to feelings; to effectively apply the information from the emotion; and to harness the energy from the emotion for useful work that benefits us, our team, our company, and our customers."

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Leadership and Emotional Intelligence - Six Seconds

Leadership and Emotional Intelligence - Six Seconds | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
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Emotions are fundamental to leadership.

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"The primary responsibilities of leadership are setting direction and enrolling people.  Emotions are central to both these activities:  Emotions MOVE people."

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Emotional Intelligence, un incontournable de l'excellence relationnelle

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Resonant leaders inspire others and they are mindful. They appear to be authentic, transparent, genuine and act with integrity

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» Generating Positive Emotions Can Better Physical Health - Psych Central News

» Generating Positive Emotions Can Better Physical Health  - Psych Central News | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
A new research study suggests people can self-generate positive emotions in ways that make them physically healthier. Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D., of the
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What teachers know about body language . . .

What teachers know about body language . . . | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
. . . that business leaders should learn.
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Leaders need two sets of non-verbal signals.  Read why.

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The Conscious Lifestyle: Awareness Skills

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Are You Paying Attention? Attention is important, because whatever you pay attention to grows. If you focus on your job, your relationship, or a favorite hobby, your attention nourishes that feedback
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Deepak Chopra MD explores self-awareness:

"You might casually notice it, or a train of thought could begin, as follows:

 

I’m at peace. How unusual. I like this.

 

I wonder where it came from.

 

I want to find out, because it would be good to be at peace more often.

 

I’m going to follow this experience up. It’s too valuable to forget."

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Emotional Intelligence Theory: What is it and how does it fit?

Emotional Intelligence Theory: What is it and how does it fit? | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
Emotional Intelligence Theory and Leadership go hand in hand. Find out how and also what you can do to improve your Leadership Skills
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Leadership IS emotional . . .

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Bonding creates high-performance teams - Daniel Goleman

Bonding creates high-performance teams - Daniel Goleman | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
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What if you are the leader and you don't like someone on your team?  In this article, Daniel Goleman addresses that challenge.

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» 6 Steps Toward Resilience & Greater Happiness - World of Psychology

» 6 Steps Toward Resilience & Greater Happiness - World of Psychology | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
The opposite of depression is not happiness, according to Peter Kramer, author of “Against Depression” and “Listening to Prozac,” it is resilience: the
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Six good ideas for increasing resilience.

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District 203 residents state their priorities - The Naperville Sun

District 203 residents state their priorities - The Naperville Sun | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
The question before the Naperville School District 203 community this week has been this: Does the school district have the capacity and resources to prepare our students for success? And if not, what initiatives are most important?
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This is just a short article about a single school district near Chicago.  What  I find hopeful is that parents and teachers are recognizing the need for teaching emotional and social intelligence skills. “We want curriculum that helps kids handle their stress that isn’t just a drive-by workshop,” said teacher Catie O’Boyle. “It is something that really is meaningful to kids, that goes in depth and addresses serious stresses and issues they have, at their age level, at elementary, middle and high school.”

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Acting program allows inmates to open up emotionally

Acting program allows inmates to open up emotionally | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
They milled around the room aimlessly, their faces painted — some ghost white, others in different colors like a tribal mask — and they followed the instructions: They glided when they were told to walk as if they were filled with air, then slowed...
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Think of the possibilities of using drama for understanding our emotions.

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Why Meditation Beats Anxiety

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Mindfulness meditation -- nonjudgmental awareness of thoughts and emotions -- is known for its anxiety-busting powers, and now scientists are getting a better understanding of why it has this impact in the brain.
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Be sure to view the slide show that accompanies this article.  Great hopes for mindfulness mediation--see what you think.

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EMPATHY: What is it, anyway? | Logos Noesis

EMPATHY: What is it, anyway? | Logos Noesis | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
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Empathy is fundamental to leadership.

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6 Ways Effective Listening Can Make You A Better Leader

6 Ways Effective Listening Can Make You A Better Leader | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
When employees say they want their voices to be heard, they are really saying they want leaders who will not just hear them, but really listen to them.
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" Listening should be a full-time job when you consider the uncertainty embedded in the workplace and the on-going changes taking place."

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"When you know how to listen, you always find the words"

"Quand on sait entendre, on parle toujours bien"

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15 Ways Leaders Can Shine with Emotional Intelligence | Steve Gutzler - Executive Coach - Keynote Speaker

15 Ways Leaders Can Shine with Emotional Intelligence | Steve Gutzler - Executive Coach - Keynote Speaker | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
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Steve Gutzler provides 15 practical, emotionally intelligent steps that leaders can take.

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How Can We Help Children Bounce Back?

How Can We Help Children Bounce Back? | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
Our task, as parents, is to recognize these common injuries and provide some healing of a child's discouragement and anger. Often, a simple acknowledgment of her disappointment or frustration is all that is necessary.
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Author Kenneth Barish, Ph.D. provides good suggestions for how we can help children build resilience.

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Connect with those you lead

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You’ve got your urgent to-do list in mind, and someone comes up to you and wants to chat. It can be an irritating interruption – or a chance to switch gears for a moment, really connect,
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Collaboration and cultural awareness essential in next generation of leaders

Collaboration and cultural awareness essential in next generation of leaders | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
A new study has shown that Generation X value very different leadership qualities to their departing peers. How can organisations prepare and shift?
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Emotional Intelligence is crucial to the next generation of leaders. "There are two fundamental ways in which leadership will have to change. It will need to become more collaborative, and it will need to be more culturally aware. When asked which three qualities they looked for when identifying future leaders, most executives said emotional intelligence, followed closely by flexibility and people skills."

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The value of literature, now supported by MRI imaging

The value of literature, now supported by MRI imaging | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
(Medical Xpress)—The inside of an MRI machine might not seem like the best place to cozy up and concentrate on a good novel, but a team of researchers at Stanford are asking readers to do just that.
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Perhaps reading novels will become a way of increasing emotional intelligence . . . Read about this infant science, literary neuroscience, and imagine the possibilities.

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Secrets of habit change - Daniel Goleman

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Goleman writes about the just-released book (April, 2013) by his wife, Tara Bennett-Goleman:  Mind-Whispering:  A New Map to Freedom from Self-Defeating Habits. In the book, Bennett-Goleman explains recent neuroscience research on how our habits form in the first place, why they are so hard to alter, and smart tactics for replacing dystunctional ones with more effective ways of being in the world.  Sounds like it may be worth reading!

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The Importance of Supportive Relationships

The Importance of Supportive Relationships | Emotional Intelligence Development | Scoop.it
Every so often we need to take a breather from the daily drumbeat of news and market data, to remind ourselves why we expend so much effort in our info-scouting and dot-connecting duties here at PeakProsperity.com.
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This is a thoughtful article that cites the Grant Study and Lewis Terman's "Genetic Study of Genius. Here is a teaser:  "The Grant Study realized there was a single yes/no question that could predict whether someone would be alive and happy at age 80:

“Is there someone in your life whom you would feel comfortable phoning at four in the morning to tell your troubles to?”

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