A 1 percent shift is just tiny enough for the system to cooperate rather than resist, allowing real change to take root. A small positive shift often sets off a cascade of micro-improvements. The 1% Shift in EmpathyThis shift moves you from assumption to perspective-taking. The 1% Shift in CuriosityIf empathy is understanding someone’s experience, curiosity is the desire to keep understanding and uncovering new layers of it. “Where can I offer 1 percent more tomorrow?” Look for moments that can hurt your relationship and turn them around.

Source: Forbes January 06, 2026 12:04 UTC