A Legal Path to Empathy - How a Lawyer's Mindset Can Improve Compassion
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Discover how legal training can enhance compassion and open-mindedness in this TEDx talk by Austin Layng, a second-year law student at Queen's University. Explore key lessons from a lawyer's perspective that can be applied to improve relationships with others and oneself. Learn how adopting a growth mindset and legal thinking strategies can lead to increased empathy and better understanding in various aspects of life. Gain insights from Layng's background in Aboriginal law and his holistic approach to personal development, which includes bodybuilding, meditation, and yoga. This 14-minute presentation offers valuable techniques for fostering compassion and developing a more empathetic outlook, inspired by the unexpected connection between legal education and emotional intelligence.
Syllabus
A Legal Path to Empathy: How a Lawyer's Mindset Can Improve Compassion | Austin Layng | TEDxQueensU
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