Forewarning:
I compiled (the majority of) my responses into one giant answer that, as a whole, I believe adequately addresses the questions. When I read what was being asked of for this assignment my mind flooded with answers of various experiences & instances that, to me, felt like I would of just been giving a general answer. So instead I decided on sharing a more personal story which is what I have written below.
What role does empathy play in your life and how has it helped you? Why is empathy important for working on a team? Describe a situation in which your ability to empathize with a colleague or teammate was helpful. When do you find it most difficult to be empathetic in professional settings? How can you improve your skills when faced with these scenarios?
It was March 17th, 2016 & my boss has just called me “greasy & nappy”. Twice, he said this, exclaiming it in front of staff & students. For the sake of time, I’ll skip every little detail leading up and following this event. Though, for