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Making Positive Psychology Work

Could Compassion Be Commercially Smart? with Dr. Stephen Trzeciak

Jul 16, 2021
Dr. Stephen Trzeciak, a physician-scientist and chief of medicine, discusses his research on compassionomics and its impact on organizations. He explores the difference compassion makes in healthcare, reversing burnout, and creating cultures of compassion. The podcast also touches on the relationship between time and compassion, the potential pitfalls of empathy, and the power of asking and being present. The episode concludes with insights on compassionate leadership and recommendations for further reading.
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Quick takeaways

  • Compassionomics, a field examining the scientific evidence behind compassion in healthcare, reveals its measurable effects.
  • Compassion plays a crucial role in reducing burnout among healthcare providers and creates more fulfilling relationships with patients.

Deep dives

Compassion and its Distinction from Empathy

Compassion involves an emotional response to another's pain or suffering, coupled with the desire to take action to help alleviate that suffering. It goes beyond empathy, which is simply understanding and feeling another person's pain. Neuroscience research shows that while empathy activates the pain center of the brain, compassion activates the reward center, associated with positive emotions.

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