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Workplace Series: Two Strategies for Adapting NVC into the Workplace

received. First Miki explains why it's best to focus more on needs than feelings in business environments. Second, she talks about unpacking needs into phrases as a way of enhancing workplace connection. Keywords: demands empathy exercises/practices expression feelings honesty needs requests self empathy strategies connection listening relationships naturalizing NVC workplace work Miki Kashtan
Winning the Blame Game

Jim and Jori Manske offer insight into blame, how it arises and how do we handle being blamed and our own blame of others. This session includes exercises that will help you transform blame into connection and resolution. This recording is from the Taste of Compassionate Leadership monthly videoconference. Keywords: empathy exercises/practices feelings honesty observation presence strategies...
NVC Life Hacks 15

It can be difficult to know when to share your truth and when to keep it inside. In this episode we layout some useful strategies that will help you speak your truth, while still keeping the connection. Keywords: scary honesty honesty connection strategies Trainer Tip Shantigarbha Warren
From Blame To Power

is both a symptom of inability to step into power, and an impediment to empowered relationships. Transforming blame requires self-responsibility. Read on for practices involving empathy, inner connection, power, preparation and engaging options. Read this article Keywords: self connection empathy dialogue preparation power blame Miki Kashtan
Needs-Based Negotiation

Needs-based negotiation is based on the view that when quality connection is established, creative generosity of heart and collaboration becomes accessible. Then strategies honoring everyone’s needs are easier. This requires us to trust connection, hear needs, brainstorm, experiment, prepare, and a confidence that everyone’s needs can be met. What derails this? A sense of urgency, listening...
3 Simple Keys To Dissolving Reactivity In Dialogue

to understand them with curiosity, is a form of reactivity. Reactivity can create much damage in the short and long term. Catch it early –through discernment, transparency, and remembering that connection is key– and you can foster more open and fulfilling relationships. Read this practice exercise Keywords: reactivity discernment transparency connection relationship LaShelle Lowe-Charde Elia...
Why Do I love Restorative Circles?

Circles have the ability to transform relationships. Groups may start with feelings of worry, anxiety, fear, anger, and even hatred. The dialogue process supports a shift to more ease, connection, and trust. Keywords: restorative circle connection dialogue transformation trust Duke Duchscherer
Acknowleding that the Needs are the Same!

sheds light on the fact that she and her colleague with the "messy desk" shared a common need for order. Recognizing that our needs align can lead to a softening of judgments, creating space for connection, understanding, and harmony. Keywords: Mary Mackenzie needs connection judgment
Being Yourself And Asking For What You Want

for what's supporting your needs, strengthening a sense of worthiness, and awareness of your reactivity and intention. Plus, making requests that are clear, specific, doable and creates a heart connection with others. Read this article Keywords: request practice relationship building Appreciation Connecting request Understanding request LaShelle Lowe-Charde Elia Lowe Charde
Working With Anger

to do anything differently. From there, you can reach an understanding of the other person's experience, feelings and needs underlying the actions that stimulated your anger to re-establish connection with your own and the other person's humanity. Read this practice exercise Keywords: judgement anger Inbal Kashtan Miki Kashtan