Do You Want to Really Connect with Someone?
Try Empathy

When I was a communication undergrad I remember one of my professors making this claim: "True communication is empathy. Empathy is true communication." Empathy is not the same as sympathy-that is feeling sorry for someone. Empathy is understanding how they feel. We empathize best with people that are similar to us. So the challenge is practicing empathy with all people including those who may not be like us (same background, experience, age, gender, etc). It's harder to empathize with those who appear to possess more power, status, or resources. We say a lot by listening for other people's feelings and needs.

 Here are some guidelines:

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Audrey was superb

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Absolutely excellent. Should be a keynote speaker next year

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Outstanding in everyway. Audrey know how to speak and present,1 page handout was very nice

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Best breakout of the day.  Bring her back again

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Loved the presentation.  Audrey was interactive and entertaining

Fantastic session, animated, perfect for afternoon

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Best session  attended today,  would listen to her on other topics

Maker her the keynote next year. Please. Love her presentation style. Awesome

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