When I was a little girl I was often taken advantage of because I was taught to "share" and not be "selfish" to the point that I would allow other children to all but steal from me repeatedly. We were quite poor I would often have to go without because my parents couldn't replace something I had "given" away.
As a teenager is got a little better. But I was still made a fool of by people who abused my kindness.
As an adult, I will still give the benefit of the doubt - once. But I am quick to believe people when they show me who they really are.
I wondered how other people balance being empathic and kind with also being street smart and not allowing themselves to be manipulated to their detriment.
Fortunately, Kevin Wash, Emma Humphrey and Wayne Buckhanan, PhD were happy to have an interesting conversation and share their experience.
When does empathy become a problem? How does that balance work for you? Share with us in the comments.
Connect with the panelists:
Emma Humphrey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-humphrey-brand-marketing-founder-speaker/
Kevin Wash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-wash-23b90915/
Dr. Wayne Buckhanan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynebuckhanan/
Dr Robyn Odegaard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynodegaard/
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