Episode 79 - Empathy and Sympathy, what's the difference?

In this episode of People Power Everything, we explore the nuanced differences between empathy and sympathy. Learn about empathy's four dimensions—affective, cognitive, behavioral, and moral—and how they shape our interactions at work and in life. Discover practical tips to practice empathy better and foster stronger relationships. Whether you're a leader, colleague, or friend, this episode will leave you inspired to connect more deeply with others.

References:

Breyer, T.(2020). Empathy, sympathy and compassion. In The Routledge handbook of phenomenology of emotion (pp. 429-440). Routledge.

Jeffrey, D. (2016). Empathy, sympathy and compassion in healthcare: Is there a problem? Is there a difference? Does it matter?. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 109(12), 446-452.

Sinclair, S., Beamer, K., Hack, T. F., McClement, S., Raffin Bouchal, S., Chochinov, H.M., & Hagen, N. A. (2017). Sympathy, empathy, and compassion: A grounded theory study of palliative care patients’ understandings, experiences, and preferences. Palliative medicine, 31(5), 437-447.