Practice

Empathizing️

Hear, see, understand and meet what a person is experiencing.

Why it matters

Empathy is the foundation for meaningful connection — but also for relevance, resonance, and effectiveness. Without it, conversations become misaligned, solutions miss the mark, and ideas fall flat.

Whether you're relating to another person, understanding yourself, proposing an idea, or navigating a disagreement, empathizing helps you see the world through the eyes of both yourself and others. It reveals emotions, needs, fears, and unspoken assumptions.

Without this understanding, it’s easy to misjudge what matters — and end up pushing, persuading, or building in ways that don’t land. Practicing empathy strengthens trust, clarity, and the ability to meet people — not just emotionally, but meaningfully.

Do you subscribe to this practice? Do you know how to do it? How successfully and persistently do you follow through with it?