Empathy Is Not An Absolution
You can internalize the ideas of others and still vehemently disagree.
Good article here from Greg Satell about modern-day business myths, and he has a section on the buzzword that “empathy” has become, which I’ve also written about 12–15 times. Here’s his best part:
Still, the one-dimensional use of empathy is misleading. When seen only through the lens of making others more comfortable, it seems like a “nice to have,” rather than a valuable competency and an important source of competitive advantage. It’s much easier to see the advantage of imposing your will, rather than internalizing the perspectives of others.
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