1st Edition

Organizing through Empathy

Edited By Kathryn Pavlovich, Keiko Krahnke Copyright 2014
248 Pages
by Routledge

248 Pages
by Routledge

248 Pages
by Routledge

Empathy dissolves the boundaries between self and others, and feelings of altruism towards others are activated. This process results in more compassionate and caring contexts, as well as helping others in times of suffering. This book provides evidence from neuroscience and quantum physics that it is empathy that connects humanity, and that this awareness can create a more just society. It... Read more

Introduction Kathryn Pavlovich and Keiko Krahnke  Part 1. Contemplative Approaches to Empathy  1. Consciousness, Empathy and the Brain Dennis P. Heaton and Fred Travis  2. The Source of Empathy in Our Lives: An Explanatory Journey Into the Realm of Spirituality Dunia Harajli Berry and Vassili Joannidès   3. Empathy, Self-Other Differentiation and Mindfulness Training Paul W. B. Atkins  4. A Conceptione…  Joanna Tweedy  Part 2 A. Applied Approaches to Empathy: Leadership  5. Working Through the Past: How Personal History Influences Leaders’ Emotions and the Capacity for Empathy Veronika Kisfalvi  6. Empathy: A Leadership Quintessential Samuel Natale, Anthony Libertella and Coroline Doran  Part 2 B. Applied Approaches to Empathy: Decision Making  7. Ethical Decision Making in Organizations: The Role of Empathy Emmanuelle Patricia Kleinlogel and Joerg Dietz  8. The ACES Decision-Making Technique as a Reframing Tool for Increasing Empathy Larry Pate and Traci Shoblom  Part 2 C. Applied Approaches to Empathy: Contextual  9. Predicting Empathy in Medical Students and Doctors Don Munro, David Powis and Miles Bore  10. The Caring Climate: How Sport Environments Can Develop Empathy in Young People Lori A. Gano-Overway  11. Ad Floridam  Joanna Tweedy  12. Transcendent Empathy: the Ability to See the Larger System  Peter Senge and Keiko Krahnke

Biography

Kathryn Pavlovich is Associate Professor at the University of Waikato, New Zealand. She has a special interest in conscious capitalism, enterprise, self-leadership, ethics and spirituality. She has authored more than 80 internationally refereed publications, including articles in Long Range Planning, Journal of Business Ethics, Tourism Management and a Best Paper Proceedings of the Academy of Management. Kathryn is currently on the 5 year Chair track of the US-based Academy of Management’s Spirituality and Religion Division.

Keiko Krahnke is Associate Professor at the University of Northern Colorado. She has research interest in empathy, systems thinking, ethics, and spirituality. Keiko’s recent publications include an article in Journal of Business Ethics and Best Paper Proceedings of the Academy of Management. She has served as Chair of Management, Spirituality and Religion at the Academy of Management.

"This book presents a comprehensive, interesting, and unique approach to the important area of empathy – an area deserving of more attention. I particularly appreciate its interdisciplinary approach, its emphasis on both individuals and organizations, and the multicultural and international perspectives in the book."Jerry Biberman (University of Scranton, USA)