In the face of climate change, social inequalities, a mental health crisis, geopolitical threats, and rapidly advancing technologies, Anita Nowak, BCom'97, PhD'11, will share why empathy has never been more important to democracy and the future of humanity.

A subject matter expert in empathy and social entrepreneurship, her research
demonstrates that humans are born to empathize, that empathy has been a part of our successful evolution as a species, and that extending empathy is good for us. In fact, practicing empathy on purpose can lead to better health, happier and more productive workplaces, and a more meaningful life. She believes empathy is our collective "superpower."

Her talk will be drawn from her debut book, Purposeful Empathy: Tapping Our Hidden Superpower For Personal, Organizational, and Social Change.

Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be served and 3 signed copies of her book will be given away as a door prize.

A two-time McGill alumna, Anita Nowak, BCom'97,PhD'11, is a decade-long lecturer at McGill's Desautels Faculty of Management, past Fellow of the International Women's Forum, and recipient of the 2021 McGill Alumni Association's David Johnston Faculty and Staff Award.