After surviving a ruptured brain aneurysm at 35, the author emphasizes the life-changing power of empathy during recovery. Despite facing cognitive challenges, the care received highlighted the importance of feeling seen and valued. This experience correlates with current workplace trends where 37% of CEOs dismiss empathy's role, amidst rising engagement concerns and mental health issues among employees. The author advocates for a broader understanding of empathy, asserting its importance in fostering resilient teams, collaboration, and innovation in the workplace.
Empathy means seeing, understanding, and, when appropriate, feeling another's perspective—then using that insight to act with compassion. It’s a way to gather information, understand context, and take the next right step together.
Recovery wasn’t always easy due to my new cognitive deficits. However, the experience taught me about the power of empathy to heal and how clarity and decisive action can be the most compassionate things.
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