Empathy

Empathy has to do with the ability to truly sense and understand the feelings of other people. Empathy inspires many other positive emotions, like compassion and sympathy. This is extraordinarily useful when dealing and working with others. To mesh effectively in a team environment or even in a one to one scenario, having empathy enables one to really see what another individual needs, which helps increase the chances of a successful (and helpful) outcome. Empathy is valuable particularly because it urges one to be present and pay attention to others, which leads to better relations and an all-around stronger environment, whether on a small or large scale. Studies have shown that those who are most empathetic will help others even when it requires personal sacrifice.  A community that recognizes and values empathy tends to experience less bullying, racism, or other forms of discrimination.