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  1. Empathy in the Face of Powerful Structures

    Empathy in the Face of Powerful Structures

    Dian Killian

    Articles · 12 - 18 minutes · 3/21/2019

    Here's an inspiring story of one citizen (the author) who faced a police officer and judge in court to contest a transit ticket... and inspired structural changes in the way one aspect of New York City transit operates. She inspires change with her application of empathy for self and others, acknowledgement, connecting requests -- and an inspiring vision of understanding, shared reality and living in a city where people have some trust in one another's intentions.

  2. You Ask too Many Questions!!

    You Ask too Many Questions!!

    Rachelle Lamb

    Articles · 9 - 13 minutes · 2/1/2024

    Reveal what's in your heart before asking a question to help build trust, especially if you're in an authority figure. Otherwise, your question may sound like a demand, blame, trap, intrusion or accusation, and it may elicit a defensive response. If you get a "question" like that, give them empathy. Read on for reflection questions to see how our revealing and our withholding impacts our relationships with others and with ourselves.

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