Cat Talk: Communicating Compassionate Empathy When We're Not The Same

My 17-year-old cat Xena, communicates her wants and needs ☺️

As they say, “The squeaky wheel gets the grease!”

I agree.

Speak up for what you want.

💕Surround yourself with people who love and cherish you.

They will find joy in giving you your heart’s desire, no matter how silly or quirky that desire is.

Don’t assume others know what you need.

Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want.

💕When you surround yourself with people who care, you are more likely to be cared for.

How is it that “animal people” or as in my case, a “cat lady” - can understand what my furry family member needs? How, when we don’t speak the same language?

Or do we?

Compassionate Empathy doesn’t require speaking the same language or being from the same culture.

Compassionate Empathy doesn’t even require being from the same species!

It requires genuine care.

It requires treating those you serve as if their inherent worth and dignity matter.

Let’s prioritize exercising our leadership skills in compassionate empathy.

Everyone and everything benefit when we prioritize compassionate empathy in the workplace, academia, and in our non-profits communities. 💕

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