Simply paying attention allows us to build an emotional connection. Lacking attention, empathy hasn't a chance. -Daniel Goleman
Very simple but true - I've come across people who dont appear to have any empathy - and you try and understand how that happens - or why - but I think this quote really does sum it up - pay attention - be genuinely interested - then an emotional attachment forms - empathy can't help but follow - you have no control over it ....
hi, there is a really interesting daniel goleman dialogue series in which he discusses the applications of social/emotional intelligence with leading thinkers from a variety of fields. i thought you might find it interesting, there are free samples available on the publisher's website www.morethansound.net
ReplyDeleteHi Lewis,
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to read my blog and post a comment - I will definitely check out that link - sounds right up my alley
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