Spark the Heart - by Nicole Price (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Dr. Price hits the ball out of the park yet again with her transparent and interactive style. She shows why empathy is good for business, both with clients and employees. Throughout, she leads the reader through activities to help in developing the qualities within themselves. This book is a must-have for all levels of management and should be required reading for all business classes!"
--SUSAN BROActivist, Speaker, and Writer

Book Synopsis

"When should you fire someone? The minute you think of it." That was once the wisdom that Dr. Nicole Price espoused in her leadership workshops. Now, several years later, Price is a firm believer in the power of empathy and second chances. In her candid and insightful narrative, Price will push you out of your comfort zone and open your eyes to the critical need for empathetic leadership and all the benefits that result - for you and your organization.
What action was taken when you screwed up on your first job? When was the last time you sought out empathy (you do this every time you ask someone to understand your perspective), and when was the last time you offered it? Who benefited from those exchanges? You did.
If you're ready to take your leadership skills to the next level, join Dr. Price on her empathy journey and learn how to leverage understanding to achieve success.

Review Quotes

"Nicole leads you on an engaging and informative journey exploring empathy- how and why to build your empathy muscle. Whether you feel like you're a beginner or a rock star at empathy there's something here for you."

-ALAN FINE

Founder, President of InsideOut Development

With a solid awareness of self, Dr. Nicole Price effortlessly weaves meaningful, intimate details of her life while effectively deconstructing what it is to be empathetic-reconfiguring it in a way that defies the belief that empathy is an expendable characteristic of leadership."

-BETY LE SHACKELFORD

National Champion Synchronized Swimmer and Senior Political Strategist

"Dr. Nicole Price is an empathy revolutionary. This book is amazing! I read the foreword and could hardly wait to read the rest. Yes, we need an empathy revolution! I love the nomenclature."

-MICHELLE WIMES

Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Children's Mercy Hospital

"Our world is in desperate need of an 'empathy revolution.' It is the lack of empathy that demoralizes a workplace, destroys relationships, and polarizes a nation. Empathy is an essential quality for any effective leader. I can think of no one better to champion that revolution than Dr. Nicole Price. This book will help you be a better leader."

-ADAM HAMILTON

Senior Pastor, The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection

"Spark the Heart is a revelation because of the brutal honesty from which it is written. Dr. Price delivers a personal account of her journey and on how to embrace empathy, what is and what it isn't, and how to unleash its potential. I found it refreshing and highly actionable. Even for someone like me, who perhaps thinks of myself as very empathetic, it was eye opening! It allows us to see the world with a deeper understanding of our own vulnerabilities and how practicing being more empathetic can become a greater strength for a better world."

-JULIÁN ZUGAZAGOITIA

Menefee D. and Mary Louise Blackwell Director and CEO, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

"Dr. Price hits the ball out of the park yet again with her transparent and interactive style. She shows why empathy is good for business, both with clients and employees. Throughout, she leads the reader through activities to help in developing the qualities within themselves. This book is a must-have for all levels of management and should be required reading for all business classes!"

-SUSAN BRO

Activist, Speaker, and Writer

"Dr. Price's honesty and vulnerability is astounding and shows us that empathy comes in different forms and understanding. No matter where you are on your journey, it is like having a friend guiding you through without judgment. A remarkable, introspective exploration of how we can understand each other better."

-HALEY L. MOSS, ESQ.

Haley Moss LLC

"Dr. Price's book reminds us of the importance of empathy and helps us to understand that it is not just something you have but something you develop through intention and skill development. Her courage inspires us to be more empathetic, and her book outlines practical approaches to build this skill set within an organization."

-DON HALL, JR.

Executive Chairman of Hallmark Cards