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22 May 2010 09:50 PM #1
Empathy as a Key to Business Success
Do you know what empathy is? Empathy is caring for people, not by the words from their mouth; but by the way we are wired to do so.
Pay attention
We often forget that the relationship we have with other people is the talking going on, and when the talking is done, the relationship is done. If you’re not paying attention to all the emotions surfacing during the talk, a few will be scary, but talking about it is hell of a lot better than doing nothing at all. You must understand that negative emotions will be a part of our lives not matter what, they’ll manifest and show up at inappropriate times. From a business point of view, you’ll have to talk to people. Try asking associates how things are going as much as asking what they’re doing. You must mean it. Listen carefully to the answers. Make sure you make eye contact in everything you do, not just the times when you feel it needs to be done.
Listen
Empathy starts by listening to others. Put your cell away, turn off the television and listen to people. Look right at them. Watch for slight twitches in their facial reactions. See if the talking matches the reaction. If you say “Where have you been?” and they timidly say, “I got lost.” They could be lying. That’s when you dig deeper, and at this point you pick apart their mind, saving you time in the future.You'll discover that they’re not lying, but they’re not telling the truth either. Empathy will show you trust and proper understanding.
Pursue
Let’s use the sample above and pursue it even further with loads of questions and mind hacks. After the other person replies with their answer you’ll say, “It sounds like you had a fun time.” And watch for their facial reactions while listening very attentively. Ask more questions that brings out their true emotions. Remember, it’s all about the other person and what they’re feeling. Check out these examples after hearing a response:
- “You don’t sound like you got lost.”
- “You seem excited about getting lost.”
- “It seems like it’s not a problem for you.”
I know you won’t get it at first if you’re not using it already. It’ll feel weird when you focus in on the conversation, but you must pay attention like a blind man. What you get out of it is the ability to know people for what they’re worth. Remember, there’s no “I” in empathy…Over 150,000 Verified Sources + Deals 95% Off MSRP + Free Website!
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