357: 5 Steps to Empathy with Rob Volpe
We\u2019ve all felt it: the extra tense political discussions, the harsh climate on social media and the overall division between people. It often feels like half the planet is living in a different world and we just can\u2019t seem to understand each other.
This isn\u2019t just in our heads. Studies show that empathy has declined 40% since 1979, and today, one third of people say they can\u2019t easily see the point of view of somebody else.
We have to learn how to listen, hear and respect each other again.
The good news is that we can all learn empathy!
My guest today, Rob Volpe, has mastered the art of empathy both in his personal relationships and through his work in market research. Since his job is all about listening to people and creating connections, he\u2019s learned to identify the specific attitudes and behaviors that help people hear each other and feel heard \u2013 and he\u2019s here today to empower us with five simple steps to building more empathy in our life and world!
Listen to discover:
\u25cf\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 What empathy actually is
\u25cf\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 The wonderful things empathy can fuel in our lives
\u25cf\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 The difference between emotional empathy and cognitive empathy
\u25cf\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 What to do if you have a partner who doesn't have a lot of empathy
\u25cf\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 The difference between empathy and agreement
\u25cf\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Shocking stats about the decline in empathy
\u25cf\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 The factors driving our current empathy crisis
\u25cf\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 5 steps to build more empathy today
Empathy is something we talk a lot about but have trouble defining and practicing. We also tend to think it\u2019s a quality someone either has or doesn\u2019t \u2013 when in reality, we are all capable of empathy, and we all need to consistently practice our empathy skills.
You don\u2019t have to naturally feel the emotions of others to be empathetic. By setting aside our judgments, asking good questions and listening with curiosity, we can stop talking past each other and learn how to really love each other, even when we disagree!
"Empathy as it's defined is about connecting with other people on either an emotional or a cognitive level to understand the lived experience of somebody else as if you were them." - Rob Volpe
"Empathy is needed for healthy relationships." - Michelle Chalfant
"We just want to be seen, heard and know that we're enough." - Rob Volpe
"It's not about agreeing. It's about witnessing and really seeing and hearing them." - Michelle Chalfant
"One third of adults could not easily see the point of view of other people."\xa0 - Rob Volpe
"We're living what I call 'chin up'...and when we're chin up and living in the head space, we're ready to defend. We're not listening." - Michelle Chalfant
"We just need to take the time to listen to one another and hear what the other person is saying and not be so defensive." - Rob Volpe
LINKS & RESOURCES\xa0
Rob Volpe Website
https://www.5stepstoempathy.com/\xa0
"Tell Me More About That" (Rob Volpe book)
https://www.amazon.com/Tell-More-About-That-Conversation/dp/1774580896
Rob Volpe Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/empathy_activist/
Rob Volpe TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@empathyactivist
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