Empathy can be measured accurately when we match the measurement method to the specific aspect of empathy we want to understand.

Empathy training programs that include practice and feedback tend to be most effective. Experiences such as travel, learning sign language, and pet ownership may also train empathy. There are no ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Let’s be honest: People are tired. Tired of change. Tired of corporate jargon. Tired of ...

Empathy is more than a buzzword—it’s a foundational skill. The ability to recognize and understand others’ emotions—and to respond in ways that are constructive and caring—can help adolescents build ...

Large group of business people sitting on a meeting in the office and having problems. Empathy isn’t a nice to have anymore; it’s a business essential. In a volatile market, organizations that ...

In an interview this year with Joe Rogan, Elon Musk quipped that “the fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy.” He seemed to blame it, in part, for the decline of America’s cultural ...