?Empathy is the ability to understand and connect not just with others but also self-empathy and self-connection, what's going on inside of ourselves. It's becoming aware of what's going on inside our inner world. It's also going the next step to connect thoughts and feelings to needs.? – Marie Miyashiro Tune in as Marie Miyashiro joins Sister Jenna to discuss the importance of empathy and compassion. Marie R. Miyashiro is an internationally recognized business consultant, facilitator, writer, keynote speaker and Nonviolent Communication practitioner, with over 30 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, nonprofits, universities and government agencies throughout the U.S., as well as internationally. As a student of Compassionate Communication, Marie has dedicated most of her professional career to end the workplace culture where human needs are unmet in the name of profits and productivity. This body of work has made a clear connection between the vitality of organizations and workplace systems where all needs matter, including those of the business, employee and customer. Marie has also authored a book entitled, ?The Empathy Factor.? Visit Marie's website at www.elucity.com Get the OFF TO WORK CD by Sister Jenna Like America Meditating on Facebook and Download our FREE Pause for Peace app.