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The Currency of Empathy - Fueling Innovation and Inclusion

Empathy is the lifeblood of innovation and inclusion, enabling understanding and courage for positive growth. Learn how it drives diverse views and engagement in this insightful discussion on building a currency of empathy. Discover how innovative organizations honor basic human needs, fostering collaboration and individual growth. Explore the power of empathy in fostering a virtuous cycle of innovation and inclusion.

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The Currency of Empathy - Fueling Innovation and Inclusion

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  1. The Lifeblood of InnovationA Currency of Jacqueline Acho, Ph.D. President, The Acho Group Business and Empathy Panel Ashoka Future Forum Washington D.C.; May 30, 2013

  2. Healthy, productive empathy: the desire and ability to practice understanding other people (feelings and gifts) to help them grow to their full potential Cognitive: intellectual Affective: feelingful

  3. Empathy Enables a Virtuous Cycle of Innovation and Inclusion • Inclusion enables: • Diverse views drive creativity • Engagement drives implementation Currency of Empathy • Empathy enables: • Understanding • Value • Safety • Empathy enables: • Courage through change Inclusion Innovation • Innovation enables: • More “pie” makes diversity easier

  4. INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS HONOR BASIC HUMAN NEEDS …AND BUILD A CURRENCY OF EMPATHY • MEANING • THE HUMAN DESIRE TO WORK FOR SOMETHING BIGGER IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHERS (~9 things) 3. ABILITY TO LEAD AND BE WHOLE IDENTITY AND BALANCE (~9 things) • 2. INDIVIDUAL GROWTH • WORLD-CLASS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (~9 things)

  5. Marvin Bower, (1903-2003), Managing Director of McKinsey & Company, 1950-1967

  6. Thank you! • Clients/Collaborators/Colleagues, especially: • Eva Basilion, collaborator of the Acho Group; Board Member, Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development • Jennifer Lehner, President, The Posner Lehner Group • Monica Tanase Coles, Ashoka • Sharon Sobol Jordan, CEO, the Center for Families and Children • Dr. David Bem, Global Director, Core R&D, Dow Chemical • Gary Hanson, ED; The Cleveland Orchestra • Gary Ginstling, ED; The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra • Chuck Houk, President, Tremco Sealants (RPM) • Dr. Hunter Peckham, Donnell Professor of Biomedical Engineering, CWRU School of Engineering • Dr. James Merlino, Chief Experience Officer, The Cleveland Clinic • Owen Zidar, Sr., VP Sales and Marketing, Kansas City Southern Railroad • The Education for Ministry class of 2012 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Cleveland Heights, OH • My family and friends

  7. READ MORE ABOUT THE CURRENCY OF EMPATHY™ AT JACKIEACHO.COM @JackieAcho Jacqueline Acho

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