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The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast
Episode 170: Mirror Neurons and the Non-Anxious Presence
Apr 11, 2022
Discover the power of mirror neurons and a non-anxious presence in this episode. Learn how mirror neurons contribute to empathy and understanding others' emotions. Explore the significance of maintaining a non-anxious presence and its ability to alleviate tension in difficult situations.
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- Mirror neurons allow us to understand the intentions and emotions of others by simulating their experiences, but can also lead to empathic distress.
- Being a non-anxious presence involves self-regulation, maintaining perspective, and emotional connection to support others.
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The Role of Mirror Neurons in Empathy
Mirror neurons, discovered in 1996, play a crucial role in human empathy. They activate when a person performs an action and when they observe someone else performing the same action. Mirror neurons allow us to understand the intentions and emotions of others by simulating their experiences. However, mirror neurons can also lead to empathic distress, where we internalize the emotional distress of others. The challenge for leaders is to remain emotionally connected while allowing individuals to face their own difficulties.
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