Ask These 4 Empathetic Questions When You’re Struggling To Listen
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[Photo by rawpixel.com on Unsplash]Losing your patience and beginning to tune out (or line up a snide rebuttal)? Try this instead.You don’t need to be convinced that #empathy is a good thing–not just for ethical reasons but for practical ones, too. While we’re still often cautioned to “leave emotions out of it,” being able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes is a hallmark of emotionally intelligent #leadership, not to mention just being a good coworker. It can open up new lines of communication, create understanding, and help everyone achieve common goals.Of course, none of that means it’s easy. There are always going to be times when empathy is uniquely difficult to summon and sustain. When the going gets tough, your patience wears thin, and you can feel your frustration rising, it’s (...)