Wasting wood is a serious problem in conserving the resources, which are distrib

Throwing away food means wasting the resources used in its production, such as water. This is especially foolish in dry countries such as Spain. The problem is set to get worse as climate change makes rainfall patterns less predictable.

Empathy may be a critical leadership skill, but it’s also a finite resource, says Waytz. It taxes us mentally and emotionally and can even impair our ethical judgment. Managers should enact smart strategies that protect employees from the ill effects of empathy but promote the good ones.