Tips for Work and Life with Andrew LaCivita Empathy: The Career Skill Nobody Taught You [The Zebra Code]
Aug 6, 2025
Discover the career skill that’s often overlooked: empathy. Learn about the three types of empathy and how they can transform your relationships, making you a better leader. Explore the hilarious ups and downs of cohabitation, emphasizing the need for understanding each partner’s needs. Delve into how empathy intertwines with focus and self-awareness, enhancing your decision-making and reducing stress in both personal and professional settings. This enlightening discussion will bring a smile to your face and elevate your career.
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Three Types of Empathy
- Empathy has three types: cognitive, social, and empathic concern.
- Cognitive empathy is logical perspective-taking; empathic concern moves you to help.
Building Empathy in Three Steps
- Build empathy by anticipating, practicing during interaction, and reflecting after.
- Regularly simulate others' experiences to improve your empathy skills.
Empathy Makes Moving In Easier
- Andrew anticipated his new partner's challenges moving in with him.
- His empathy made cohabitation easy and pleasant despite difficulties.