New Delhi, May 25 -- In today's world, success is often measured by lifestyle, competition, wealth and personal achievement. People are taught to become tougher, faster, and more practical if they wish to survive in professional life. Many believe emotions slow a person down and empathy weakens authority. Over time, workplaces become spaces where people hide their humanity behind deadlines, targets, and formal conversations. It is the dangerous mindset that Tim Cook challenges through this powerful quote.

Empathy is not softness or weakness. It is awareness and a gesture of portraying that humanity is still alive. It is the ability to understand another person's struggles without ignoring their dignity. A leader who listens carefully, an...