Over the Thanksgiving holiday I had the opportunity to read a very insightful book. My wife loaned me a book called “Make A Difference with The Power of Connection” by Mary Robinson Reynolds.
While not exactly my style of writing, the book makes some wonderful points and really reinforced in my own life what I need to be focusing on as my personal improvement. Empathy is one of the “huge words”, one of those giant ideas packed into a small and easily misunderstood word. In her book, Mrs. Reynolds discusses the power of actually making emotional connection with a child who needs guidane and mentorship. She discusses empathy and its importance in making the kind of connection that can have real power.
Whether it is your goal to become a great leader, or simply improve your personal and family relationships, empathy is your key. Don’t be fooled, empathy is not easy, but it is well worth the effort. Make connections – change lives!
