How to Train Empathy: Developing the Most Important Relationship Skill

Empathy is a key skill for improving your relationships with other people. In the world, empathy is often in short supply, but you can change that. Learn how to show understanding and care.

We’ll look at what empathy is and how to apply it to build trust and understanding. Mutual understanding requires empathy—creating an atmosphere of attention, respect, and safety.

If you find it difficult to understand other people, to maintain long-term relationships, and you often end up in conflicts, this book is for you. You’ll learn to listen, find out what validation is, how to resolve problems and prevent conflicts. Empathy is a real superpower in communication.

Patrick King is an author of international bestsellers and an expert in social skills. In his books he draws on a variety of sources, including scientific research, coaching practice, and personal experience. You’ll learn:

• different types of empathy and how to use them;
• how to become emotionally literate;
• prejudices and egoism in communication;
• how to accept the viewpoint of your conversation partner;
• how curiosity develops empathy;
• how to listen with empathy;
• how to read other people’s emotions and intentions;
• phrases that show your partner you’re hearing and valuing them;
• how to create emotional closeness in a short time.