In today's episode of the Everyday EQ podcast, I explain EMPATHY. Empathy is the next EQ component in my series on the elements of emotional intelligence, and is one of the most important overall. Not only do I explain what empathy is and why it is mission-critical in life, but I'm also giving you six ways to develop your empathy—six! You got no excuses not to be empathetic, now. :) Definitely stay to the end for number six. It's my fave and the most effective.
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00:00 - Intro

00:47 - Kicking things off with another component of emotional intelligence (and it's a big one): EMPATHY

1:16 - What I'm covering in today's episode: What empathy is and how to develop your empathy.

1:24 - What empathy entails and why it's a must-have skill

2:32 - Empathy will make you a smarter human.  

3:11- Here are 6 ways you can develop your empathy and understand others' emotions.

3:46 - Number One: Assessments 

5:42 - Number Two: Practice active listening

8:23 - Number Three: Ask clarifying questions

9:18 - Number Four: Observe body language

12:24 - Number Five (when you can't do numbers 1-4): Apply universal emotional needs 

14:18 - Number Six: My quick-and-dirty method to being more empathetic (my favorite and the most effective, in my opinion)

16:29 - What empathy is NOT

Thanks so much for tuning in! As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact me at info [at] theceqo [dot] com.