Renowned psychologists Daniel Goleman and Paul Ekman have identified three components of empathy: (1) Cognitive, (2) Emotional and (3) Compassionate. The first form is “cognitive empathy” – simply knowing how the other person feels and what they might be thinking. Sometimes called perspective-taking. However, to truly connect with someone, you need to share their feelings. …
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