HMS associate professor of psychiatry, part-time at Massachusetts General Hospital, understands that empathy is undergoing a new evolution. In a global and interconnected culture, we can no longer afford to identify only with people who seem to be a part of our “tribe.” As Riess has learned, our capacity for empathy is not just an innate trait—it is also a skill that we can learn and expand. With The Empathy Effect , the leading researcher presents a groundbreaking teaching book to help us learn essential skills for transforming the way we relate to others in any situation.