“When we are inspired to feel empathy, even for a moment, we help people—people in our lives or even strangers—by volunteering or donating to charity.” Jamil Zaki, author and Stanford University research psychologist, highlighted the profound impact empathy can have in our workplaces and communities in a McKinsey Talks Talent podcast episode with Brooke Weddle, Bryan Hancock, and Lucia Rahilly.
This Thanksgiving, as you reflect on what you’re grateful for, check out these insights and explore how empathy can foster stronger relationships, fuel meaningful community engagement, and guide us toward mindful philanthropy.
It’s cool to be kind: The value of empathy at work
Aging with purpose: Why meaningful engagement with society matters
Author Talks: The world’s longest study of adult development finds the key to happy living
Harnessing mindful philanthropy to improve population health