I think many people write off empathy as being about warm and fuzzy feelings, and don't realize that it's a very useful skill that can be improved with practice

I think many people write off empathy as being about warm and fuzzy feelings, and don't realize that it's a very useful skill that can be improved with practice. The more effectively you can imagine perspectives other than your own, the more easily you can come up with creative solutions, communicate well, and overall just be a more pleasant person to be around.