What was it that led you down the path of pursuing empathy? After losing two of my siblings in 2019, both under 50 years old, I faced significant challenges. The non-profit I worked for placed me on a performance improvement plan following the first bereavement, and subsequently terminated my employment after the second loss.
During this time, I noticed that while my family was grieving, my elders were primarily concerned with my reputation at work. This made me start to reflect on how overworking may have contributed to my brothers' premature deaths from heart conditions. It also prompted me to mourn not only for my brothers but for all marginalized individuals whose lives and healing processes are disrupted by a lack of empathy in the workplace.
In your new book, you emphasize the idea that feeling emotionally full enables greater compassion. But what do you say to people who are currently feeling emotionally depleted? Consider reaching out to a friend or a professional for support. [You want to] pinpoint aspects of your life that may be draining your energy, as well as help you establish boundaries and eliminate emotional vacuums. With a clear understanding of your purpose, you can direct your focus and maintain your emotional boundaries.
How has leaning into empathy changed your own life? The most surprising aspect of navigating changes with self-empathy and heightened emotional awareness has been the sense of safety and fulfillment I now feel—greater than anything I experienced in corporate America. My wife and business partner, Caroline, and I often face challenges together, yet we never experience the "Sunday Scaries" or "Monday Blues."
How do you find flow within your everyday life? [By] taking action to change. The smallest step involves trying to articulate to yourself or someone else the factors and qualities that contribute to feelings of incapacity. The Abundance Journal helps readers identify what they desire and where they need to exercise discipline to reduce negative influences.
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