LOVE FOR ONESELF

Focusing on the value of PATIENCE

Unifrutti Tropical Philippines Inc.

LOVE FOR OTHERS
Focusing on the value of EMPATHY

Unifrutti Tropical Philippines Inc.

 Objectives:
At the end of this session, participants will
be able to:
1. Know the meaning of empathy;
2. Discuss the importance of empathy in building
good relationships; and better workplace
3. To practice thinking about how other people
might be thinking or feeling.
 Empathy Vs Sympathy
Empathy is the ability to experience and relate to
the thoughts, emotions or experience of others.
Empathy is more than simple sympathy, which is
being able to understand and support others with
compassion or sensitivity.
Simply put, empathy is the ability to step into
someone else’s shoes, be aware of their feelings
and understand their needs.
What could possibly happen if we do not
have Empathy?
In our society?
In our family?
In our workplace?
Are You an Empathetic Person?
Importance of Empathy in the Workplace
Importance of Empathy in the Workplace
In the workplace, empathy can show a deep respect
for co-workers and show that you care, as opposed to
just going by rules and regulations.

An empathic leadership style can make everyone feel

like a team and increase productivity, morale and
loyalty.
 Questions about Empathy at Work
Why does it matter for us to understand the needs of
others?
 By understanding others we develop closer
relationships.

 When this happens through empathy, trust is built in

the team. When trust is built, good things begin to
happen.
 Questions about Empathy at Work
What traits/behaviors distinguish someone as
empathetic?
 Empathy requires three things: active listening, openness
and understanding.
 Empathetic people listen attentively to what you’re telling
them, putting their complete focus on the person in front of
them and not getting easily distracted.
 Empathetic leaders realize that the bottom line of any business
is only reached through and with people. Therefore, they have
an attitude of openness towards and understanding of the
feelings and emotions of their team members.
 Questions about Empathy at Work
What role does empathy play in the workplace? Why
does it matter?
When we understand our team, we have a better idea of
the challenges ahead of us.

Empathy allows us to feel safe with our failures because we

won’t simply be blamed for them.
It encourages leaders to understand the root cause behind
poor performance.
Being empathetic allows leaders to help struggling
employees improve and excel.
Theodore Roosevelt
 Key Message
By looking at the situation from another person’s view,
misunderstandings or disagreements can be lessened.
 Doing so would not only help us become more sensitive
to what other person might be feeling, but it also helps
us control our negative reactions towards others.
When we are sensitive to other people’s feelings, we
will have a better way of responding and we will
have good relationships with others.
 John 15:12 NIV
My command is this:
Love each other as
I have loved you.
 Romans 12:15-16 NIV
15Rejoice with those who rejoice;
mourn with those who mourn.
16Live in harmony with one another.
Do not be proud, but be willing to
associate with people of low
position. Do not be conceited.