Empathy. It’s the 4th key of courageous self-expression and lubricant for connection. Building upon the first three keys, Candice invites you to look closely at how you show up to support others, particularly when strong emotions are at play. She offers a variety of personal stories to illustrate, revealing shameful mistakes she’s made along the way, moments when she failed to offer what was needed in the face of shared vulnerability. You’ll learn about three different types of empathy, and how ‘emotional intelligence’ is a developmental journey that has everything to do with where (and how) our inner and outer worlds continually intersect. And then, we wrap up this part 1 empathy exploration with a candid peek at the role that shame - and cancel culture - play in exacerbating divisions and discouraging accountability. It’s a jam-packed episode that will inspire you toward a more practical and embodied approach to everyday compassion.

CHAPTERS
0:53 - Review of the first 3 keys
2:58 - Turbulence (story)
7:51 - Connection vs. connectivity
11:47 - Empathy & vulnerability
14:05 - 3 types of empathy
18:11 - 5 components of emotional intelligence
20:57 - Regret for Dinner (story)
25:46 - Shame & accountability
30:06 - Holiday Halftime (story)
34:29 - Brave enough to love

Referenced in this episode:

• Man's Search For Meaning, by Viktor Frankl
• Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, by Daniel Goleman
• Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts., by Brene Brown

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