Empathy^®

People especially talented in the Empathy^® theme can sense the feelings of other people by imagining themselves in others’ lives or others’ situations.

Those who fall under the Empathy^® theme are able to understand the feelings of others by placing themselves in their situations. 

Empathy^®

You can sense the emotions of those around you. You can feel what they are feeling as though their feelings are your own. Intuitively, you are able to see the world through their eyes and share their perspective. You do not necessarily agree with each person’s perspective. You do not necessarily feel pity for each person’s predicament – this would be sympathy, not Empathy. You do not necessarily condone the choices each person makes, but you do understand. This instinctive ability to understand is powerful. You hear the unvoiced questions. You anticipate the need. Where others grapple for words, you seem to find the right words and the right tone. You help people find the right phrases to express their feelings – to themselves as well as to others. You help them give voice to their emotional life. For all these reasons other people are drawn to you.

Some Words to Describe Empathy^®:

• Listening
• Emotional
• Expressive
• Sensitive
• Aware
• Intuitive
• Confidential
• Helpful
• Sensate

 

Empathy^® in Action:

• Can sense the feelings of other people by imagining themselves in others’ lives or situations
• Consider themselves to be emotional people
• Often weigh the feelings and perspectives of others before taking action
• Can hear the unvoiced question and needs of others