When a friend is suffering from some misfortune, loss, or stressful experience, we want to be able to commiserate in a way that is both helpful and supportive. Whether it’s a physical problem, like a ...

Whenever you utilize sympathy and empathy in your life, you’re sharing the very best of what you can offer both yourself and others. That’s why it’s important for all of us to manage the role they ...

Something bad has happened to all of us. The loss of a loved one, an illness, a car crash, or even smaller things like a missed concert or an argument with a partner. When these unfortunate events ...

Ten years ago, on Feb. 1, 2014, my wife Margie died. We were married for 50 years and eight months, and I still think of her every day. I always have a picture of her in my head and like remembering ...

This common manipulation tactic can show up in relationships, friendships, families and even at work.

Lack of empathy can strain relationships and create significant misunderstandings. Empathy is a key component of emotional intelligence, allowing us to connect with others on a deeper level.

‘Soft skills’ often get a bad rap. Most of us think of them as secondary to our primary job functions. But to be an effective leader, we have to do the hard things including work on what we term soft ...