Organizing through Empathy

"This book presents a comprehensive, interesting, and unique approach to the important area of empathy an area deserving of more attention. I particularly appreciate its interdisciplinary approach, its emphasis on both individuals and organizations, and the multicultural and international perspectives in the book." Jerry Biberman (University of Scranton, USA)

Kathryn Pavlovich is Associate Professor at the University of Waikato, New Zealand. She has a special interest in conscious capitalism, enterprise, self-leadership, ethics and spirituality. She has authored more than 80 internationally refereed publications, including articles in Long Range Planning, Journal of Business Ethics, Tourism Management and a Best Paper Proceedings of the Academy of Management. Kathryn is currently on the 5 year Chair track of the US-based Academy of Managements Spirituality and Religion Division. Keiko Krahnke is Associate Professor at the University of Northern Colorado. She has research interest in empathy, systems thinking, ethics, and spirituality. Keikos recent publications include an article in Journal of Business Ethics and Best Paper Proceedings of the Academy of Management. She has served as Chair of Management, Spirituality and Religion at the Academy of Management.

Introduction Kathryn Pavlovich and Keiko Krahnke Part 1. Contemplative Approaches to Empathy 1. Consciousness, Empathy and the Brain Dennis P. Heaton and Fred Travis 2. The Source of Empathy in Our Lives: An Explanatory Journey Into the Realm of Spirituality Dunia Harajli Berry and Vassili Joannids 3. Empathy, Self-Other Differentiation and Mindfulness Training Paul W. B. Atkins 4. A Conceptione Joanna Tweedy Part 2 A. Applied Approaches to Empathy: Leadership 5. Working Through the Past: How Personal History Influences Leaders Emotions and the Capacity for Empathy Veronika Kisfalvi 6. Empathy: A Leadership Quintessential Samuel Natale, Anthony Libertella and Coroline Doran Part 2 B. Applied Approaches to Empathy: Decision Making 7. Ethical Decision Making in Organizations: The Role of Empathy Emmanuelle Patricia Kleinlogel and Joerg Dietz 8. The ACES Decision-Making Technique as a Reframing Tool for Increasing Empathy Larry Pate and Traci Shoblom Part 2 C. Applied Approaches to Empathy: Contextual 9. Predicting Empathy in Medical Students and Doctors Don Munro, David Powis and Miles Bore 10. The Caring Climate: How Sport Environments Can Develop Empathy in Young People Lori A. Gano-Overway 11. Ad Floridam Joanna Tweedy 12. Transcendent Empathy: the Ability to See the Larger System Peter Senge and Keiko Krahnke