Beyond Networking with Brian Miller

Empathy vs Perspective-Taking: Obama got it wrong

Episode Summary

Empathy isn't all that it's cracked up to be. It leads to burnout and irrational decisions. Plus, it's nearly impossible to teach. But instead you can learn perspective-taking, a skill that leads to understanding, connection, and yes, even empathy.

Episode Notes

Empathy isn't all that it's cracked up to be. It leads to burnout and irrational decisions. Plus, it's nearly impossible to teach. But instead you can learn perspective-taking, a skill that leads to understanding, connection, and yes, even empathy.

Watch the video version instead: https://youtu.be/DQZKlzlczOQ

Read the blog version instead: https://brianmillerspeaks.com/perspective-taking-vs-empathy-2/

Free resource - "Stop Cringing, Start Connection: 7 Ways to Talk to Anyone Without Looking Like an Idiot" - https://SoftSkillsAreHard.com