Training Empathy Skills

“In training people in Empathy, the key is for people to be able to predict the behaviour of another and to adapt their behaviour accordingly.” 
(Reference: http://www.empathystyles.com/background.php)

Training empathy is all about learning to recognize how others feel and even about being able to accurately identify their needs.

Empathystyles.com notes 7 styles of temperament that can help in being more effective in dealing with others. The knowledge gained from the 7 styles builds on strategies for how to best relate and communicate with others.

The styles are:

The N - Normal – seeks acceptance and approval.

The H - Hustler – more of an opportunity seeker and impatient; short-term focused.

The M - Mover – loves to communicate and socialize, organize, but easily distracted. Time for all.

The D - Double Checker – heavy into caregiving and helping others; compassionate.

The A - Artist – the idea person who is all about creativity and nurturing ideas.

The P - Politician – the dominant one; natural born leader instincts.

The E - Engineer – attentive to details, processes, methods and flow.


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