Empathy is a muscle.

It can and will respond to this workout.

It's super easy.

And easy to remember.

E-M-P-A-T-H-Y

E: EXPLORATION (What's it really like in their shoes)

M: MUTUALITY (Respecting differences)

P:  PRESENCE (Being there fully with phones powered down)

A: AWARENESS (How does it feel to feel what they feel)

T: TRANSPARENT (no BS)

H: HUMAN (We all are connected after all)

Y: YOU ARE LOVED (You receive more than ever imagined)

Microstep: Don't forget to work out the ever-important empathy muscle.  Incorporate this exercise into your daily routine.