Part 1 Our Empathy Deficit: We are here: where we're wrong -- Empathy and its role in change -- Empathy: nature versus nurture -- Dysfunction in our workplaces -- Empathizing with others: seek first to understand -- Part 2 Learning Empathy for Change: Traits of empathetic change leaders and their ripple impact - Change 2.0: current frameworks -- Mindfulness and meditation for empathy -- Belonging to ourselves and in community -- Creating cultures of empathy -- The art of systems change -- Power at play: shaping and shifting power -- Part 3: Empathy in Action -- The evolution of design -- The heart, the head, and the hand framework -- Empathy at work: building humanity in your career -- Change in times of crisis: Coronavirus.
Summary:
In "Empathy for Change", former White House entrepreneur-in-residence Amy J. Wilson dives into the intricate science of empathy, debunking common myths and sharing practical uses for a better society. Having built cultures of innovation and change across multiple sectors, she knows that when we do not design with compassion, we remove the humanity and closeness we have to one another. This book touches on: How and why compassion can fuel real change despite its misconceptions - Why change is more difficult in the 21st century and what we must do to instill human connection - How power, culture, and systems shape our reality and how they can be redesigned - What should be combined with empathy to make true positive impact. If you are looking for a toolkit to transform the places you live, work and play, this is it. "Empathy for Change" is the essential guidebook for developing kindness and learning to use it to make a more understanding and equitable future.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.