The Five Faces of Empathy

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The chapter explores the personal journey that led to the development of the concept of the Five Faces of Empathy. It discusses the importance of self-empathy and the ability to stay with difficult emotions for personal growth and leadership. The chapter also highlights the power of empathy to connect with others and offers a 30-day process for developing empathy and compassion.

After experiencing profound personal tragedy, Michael Tennant made it his life's mission to cultivate empathy in himself and others. In our conversation, the Founder of Curiosity Lab and author of The Power of Empathy: A Thirty-Day Path to Personal Growth and Social Change shares his journey to understanding this powerful yet often neglected skill.

Michael provides practical steps we can take to grow in empathy, imaginatively step into another’s shoes, and build more inclusive, connected communities. Though it takes courage, empathy’s rewards are immense—it can heal relationships, bridge divides, relieve isolation, and open the door to human connection.

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