# 52 - How to Have Empathy at Work and Why It’s Important

<p>Do you feel misunderstood at work? Disconnected from your coworkers? Not part of a cohesive, engaged team? If so, then you might need an infusion of empathy. </p> <p>Feeling understood — the main byproduct of empathy — is incredibly important to one’s well being. In fact, some believe feeling understood is even more important than feeling loved.</p> <p>Showing empathy can bridge this gap between feeling alone and misunderstood to feeling seen, heard, and part of a supportive team. So, how do you begin to foster this kind of behavior in a work environment? It's not as complicated as you might think.</p> <p>This week on the podcast, Grace and Shannon talk about what empathy looks like at work, and what it doesn't, why it's important in creating a healthy work environment, and how to develop, practice and grow in empathy.</p> <p><a href='https://www.bluesummitsupplies.com/blogs/career-and-culture/how-to-have-empathy-at-work-and-why-it-s-a-skill-worth-fostering'>Read the article that inspired this episode on the blog at BlueSummitSupplies.com</a></p> <p>Connect with Blue Summit Supplies for more helpful professional development content on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/bluesummitsupplies/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://www.facebook.com/bluesummitsupplies'>Facebook</a>, and <a href='https://twitter.com/bluesummitsupp'>Twitter</a>.</p> <p><a href='https://www.bluesummitsupplies.com/blogs/standard-office-procedures-podcast'>Listen to all episodes of the Standard Office Procedures podcast</a> and reach out to us to be featured on the podcast or offer feedback by emailing <a href='mailto:grace@franklincreativesolutions.com'>grace@franklincreativesolutions.com</a></p>