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Use of “To Be” Verbs

Ask the Trainer Dear Trainer, I heard a trainer say once that the “to be” verbs aren’t really needs, like to be heard, to be understood, to be valued. Can you help me understand why not? Thank you so much. —An NVC Academy Member Trainer Answer My take on the "to be" verbs as needs is that I often use them as needs when talking with and working with people, however I try to keep conscious that I...
The Ogre and the Water of Life

at a live storytelling event in Lebensgarten, Germany. Leo also sings and accompanies himself with an appalacian dulcimer. Keywords: storytelling honesty connection healing inspiration love trust values fun Leo Sofer
Growing Intimacy and Expanding Love

with your partner. Let Kelly Bryson, 20+ years CNVC Certified Trainer and Marriage and Family Therapist, help! Keywords: consciousness empathy expression connection dialogue inspiration love trust values relationships honest expression truth intimacy transparency authenticity vulnerability NVC in relationships Kelly Bryson
Making the Most of Meetings

proven steps to substantially boost meeting productivity and efficiency with NVC. Read this article Keywords: core beliefs honesty needs presence requests leadership workplace authenticity vision values meetings Rachelle Lamb
Fear of Negative Consequences

that fear and nonviolence are incompatible, and that nonviolence is a powerful alternative to our habitual Fight, Flight, Freeze responses. Keywords: expression feelings honesty strategies values leadership relationships social change workplace groups politics vision fear interdependence enemy images purpose courage self responsibility culture meaning work business Applied NVC Miki Kashtan
The Essentials of Using NVC in Business

in Business Conference participant’s question concerning the focus on needs over other aspects of NVC in business communication. Keywords: expression feelings honesty needs strategies connection values leadership social change workplace groups truth collaboration vision fear community purpose business courage self responsibility inner work culture work Applied NVC Miki Kashtan
Applying NVC to Social Change Movements

of how to apply the principles of NVC to social change movements may have the exact blend of inspiration and ideas you’re seeking! Keywords: expression honesty strategies connection intention values conflict resolution leadership social change workplace groups collaboration vision fear community purpose business courage self responsibility culture Applied NVC work social change Miki Kashtan
How to Create a “Living” Organization

and improved the results of his insurance company, through Gregg’s masterly facilitation. This recording is from the 2014 NVC in Business Conference. Keywords: expression connection intention values leadership workplace groups collaboration vision fear community purpose business courage self responsibility culture Gregg Kendrick
Awareness of Marginalization Can Support Connection

With abundant evidence that most people have unconscious biases against people --even when that bias runs counter to their own values-- there's a strong chance you recreate this disconnect with people far more often than you recognize. So even with a high degree of NVC skills you may behave in a way that seems "NVC" but also reproduces the painful patterns that marginalized people all-too-often...
Authority Vs. Power Over / Power Under

In a "power with" consciousness you're aware of, and responsible for, your needs and values while considering and hearing others needs. Whereas regarding someone with earned authority, you trust her capacity and discernment is based on her experience and expertise. Read on for signs of when you are slipping into power under, power over, or power with, and how that fits with earned authority....