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Empathy – what about it?
“If you prick us, do we not bleed? if you tickle us, do we not laugh? if you poison us, do we not die?” Shylock, a Jewish Moneylender, Merchant of Venice In certain circles, empathy is trendy at the moment. For example, Matthew Taylor (RSA Chief E… Continue reading
Too much empathy?
At the Baron Cohen talk, Matthew Taylor observed that potentially too much empathy can get in the way of decisiveness. A leader, fully aware of how a decision might impact on vast range of individuals and communities might face decision-paralysis Continue reading
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We live as we breathe – contracting and expanding, contracting and expanding. Both states are neither good nor bad. Sometimes being contracted allows us to rest and recuperate; it can be in many different ways a form of self-protection. Problems a… Continue reading
Can we talk?
Today is 23 July 2011. I’m writing from the suburbs of Chicago where it has been storming all night and we are experiencing a power outage. This is not funny. Yet, I’m am inclined to laugh. Why? Well, for starters, this morning I am meant to be me… Continue reading
Going Grey: a reflective and fruitful journey….
You are in a heated argument with a colleague and each of you is passionately making the case for your position. Then comes along a third person who listens to both of you for a bit. Finally one of you asks her what she thinks. She pauses before s… Continue reading
Communication – the means might just determine the end….
It’s all about communication! How successful we are likely to be in achieving what we want to achieve is all about communication. Well, maybe not ALL, but a fair portion of our success lies in how and what we communicate with others. Here’s the st… Continue reading
A call out for ‘Movement’ Awareness…
I was at a gathering recently of about a dozen or so lefties – I’m sure everyone in the room would agree to the broad label. ‘Broad’ is definitely the operative word; the spectrum of beliefs within this group was interesting, if not highly enterta… Continue reading
(IN)VISIBILITY – PART 2
I do a lot of work with movement/dance. Last weekend, I participated in a workshop where I was very conscious of this idea of (in)visibility. One woman stands out in particular. She is stunning looking in a host of ways – including a number of tat… Continue reading
(In)visibility
“You ache with the need to convince yourself that you do exist in the real world…and you strike out with your fists, you curse and you swear to make them recognize you. And, Alas, it’s seldom successful.” The Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison… Continue reading
Connecting in new ways – it does bear fruit…
“…how to engage and connect…recognising our shared values was crucial. These laid important foundations for our dialogue. In an organisation that emphasises rules and targets, compassion and empathy for others has been lost. Restoring this to … Continue reading
See & Connect 