What’s the difference between empathy and sympathy? According to Dr. Brené Brown, “Empathy fuels connection. Sympathy drives disconnection.”
Empathy is a skill that brings people together, while sympathy can create distance. Learn the four key steps to practicing empathy, why it matters, and how it can strengthen relationships. Watch Dr. Brown’s powerful explanation and discover how to cultivate deeper connections.
Dr. Brené Brown posted this video on Facebook saying: Several years ago, I gave a lecture in London at RSA (The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce). The RSA asked the amazing animator and illustrator Katy Davis (Gobblynne Animation) to bring a short section of the lecture to life.
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