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Watch Tony Jack talk about empathy

Gain a deeper knowledge of this core leadership competency

Empathy is a core skill that underlies all positive interpersonal relations. Empathy enables us to understand how others see the world, regardless of whether we share their view. It allows us to understand the feelings of others, without necessarily sharing them, and enables us to regulate our emotional response. Empathy has enormous impact on all our interactions, with significant importance for anyone leading, managing or working in teams.

This practical program will help you learn about empathy based on the latest insights from neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy. You will learn how to balance empathy with analytic thinking, manage boundaries, and avoid stress and emotional fatigue. This program will help you improve the quality of your relationships, understand your co-workers and clients better, and avoid the pitfalls of empathy.

Topics

  • Empathy and Leadership: Understand how empathy enhances your leadership skills.
  • Understanding the Nature of Connection: Learn the essence of meaningful connections.
  • Types of Empathy: Explore the various forms of empathy and their applications
  • Setting Boundaries: Avoid the pitfalls of empathy by learning how to set healthy boundaries.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this program, you will:

  • Enhance Your Knowledge: Add to your understanding of empathy by exploring it through the lenses of neuroscience and philosophy.
  • Effective Listening: Learn to listen in a way that motivates others to action.
  • People Skills: Gain tools for reading, understanding, and predicting people more accurately.
  • Healthy Connections: Connect to others while avoiding over-attachment, burnout, and bias.

Who Should Attend

Anyone seeking to develop their capacity to understand others more deeply, especially managers, coaches, team leaders, and anyone working in a team setting.

Corporate Executive Education Packages

Package Pricing: 1 class day per participant

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Title
Connecting, Motivating & Understanding Others through Empathy - IN PERSON
Type
In Person
Days
Tuesday
Time (Eastern)
9:00AM to 4:30PM
Dates
May 05, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
6.0
Location
  • Case Western Reserve University
Course Fee(s)
One Day Seminar 2024 $895.00
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 28, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 28, 2026
Instructors
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