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The Art and Science of Happiness

Access this complete 4 session course What is it that enables us to thrive? How is it that some people are generally happier than others? How can we influence our capacity to live a meaningful and fulfilling life? Listen to Jim and Jori in this course recording on the intersection of NVC and cutting-edge Positive Psychology, the science of human thriving. Research has identified 5 elements of...
Zero Step

Jim and Jori’s Zero Step helps you focus your attention on your intention to connect, and then affirms your intention to live in the present. Listen in as they demonstrate the process — and learn about the benefits of using and cultivating it! Check it Out. Keywords: listening intention healing gratitude connection self empathy presence empathy consciousness attention Jim Manske Jori Manske
Financial Freedom and Integrity

Access this complete 8 session course “We went from food stamps to financial independence in 8 years two decades ago! We continue to learn and integrate many skills for nurturing all aspects of well-being including personal and spiritual values, work, family and play. We now spend our lives doing work we love and supporting others in creating the lives they want for themselves. We are eager to...
The Vortex of Submission

Access this complete 9 session course Tired of the power struggles, just caving in, or giving up on the relationship? Join Jori and Jim in an explanation of how gratitude can enable you to remain more present moment to moment thus enabling you to flourish in your life! Whether at work, at home, or at play, the power dynamics of coercion and submitting to others can suck the joy right out of...
Recovering from Reactivity

Join CNVC Certified Trainers Jim and Jori Manske for this session that will help you minimize your reactivity and live in greater choice. This recording is from the Taste of Compassionate Leadership monthly videoconference. {attachment:all} Keywords: taste of compassionate leadership requests reactivity feelings awareness observation community acceptance facilitation sharing NVC practice...
Three Necessities for Integrating NVC

Inspired by a talk given by Marshall Rosenberg, Jim offers an interactive exploration of powerful strategies for making NVC an integral part of your everyday life. Topics include: Remembering the Purpose of NVC The Shared Power of Gathering Support How to Support Yourself with Regular Practice This recording is from the Taste of Compassionate Leadership monthly videoconference. {attachment:all}...
The Zero Step

Jori and Jim Manske offer a process they call "The Zero Step," encompassing the characteristics of warmth toward self and other, care for the vitality of both yourself and other(s), wonder/interest, vulnerability(scary honesty) and empathy, which leads directly to connection requests and an openness to outcome. This recording is from the Taste of Compassionate Leadership monthly...
Mourning and Celebration

Join Jori and Jim Manske to explore, learn and practice an NVC approach to mourning and celebration. This recording is from the Taste of Compassionate Leadership monthly videoconference. Keywords: empathy exercises/practices feelings honesty mourning needs presence strategies compassion gratitude leadership honest expression self connection truth fun celebration authenticity fear curiosity self...
Receiving the Word "No"

Join Jori and Jim Manske to explore, learn and practice the art of receiving the word "no," re-framing it from fear into fun. This recording is from the Taste of Compassionate Leadership monthly videoconference. Keywords: empathy exercises/practices feelings honesty observation presence strategies compassion self talk leadership honest expression self connection truth fun authenticity fear...
From Flipping Your Lid to Flipping the Script

Join Jim Manske for practice exercises that will help you navigate away from reactivity toward a more compassionate way of being in the world, and learn to express vulnerable honesty(scary honesty} . This recording is from the Taste of Compassionate Leadership monthly video conference. {attachment:all} Keywords: empathy exercises/practices feelings honesty observation presence strategies anger...
The Transforming Power of Authenticity

Jori and Jim Manske offer writing practices to help us become more firmly grounded in the authorship of our lives. That grounding helps us share ourselves with others more authentically and vulnerably(scary honesty). This recording is from the Taste of Compassionate Leadership monthly videoconference. Keywords: empathy exercises/practices feelings honesty observation presence strategies...
Sowing the Quilt of Connection

Jim Manske offers practices to stay in dialogue without defensiveness, especially when it's difficult. Listen to Jim discuss the refining of our commitment to connection and how to respond to others' defensiveness too. This recording is from the Taste of Compassionate Leadership monthly videoconference. Keywords: empathy exercises/practices feelings honesty observation presence strategies...
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...
Thank You: Finding the Gift in Everything That Happens

Jim and Jori Manske share strategies for employing gratitude to create more joy in life, jettisoning the fear of asking for what you want, and welcoming feedback no matter how it is delivered. Try this thought experiment exercise designed to: Train yourself to become aware of the presence of conflict Engage in a perspective broader than your habitual reactive patterns Engage your curiosity to...
Self Assessment Matrix

This self-assessment matrix is a concrete step toward naming and clarifying many skills that you may find valuable in your life. We suggest you periodically assess your skills to track your progress. Listen to this audio overview, and download the Self Assessment Matrix document to use in your self-assessment. You can also download the handy Strength/Edge Worksheet to record your strengths and...
The Four D's of Disconnection

The Four D's of Disconnection Inspired by the work of Marshall Rosenberg and Lucy Leu Each of the 4 D's is a tragic expression of an unmet need. CategoryMeaningBehavior/ExampleForm DIAGNOSIS Who is what? Judging, labeling, criticizing "You are lazy and only care about yourself!" You are ____________. DENIAL OF RESPONSIBILITY Who is to blame? Denial of choice, blaming "I have to do what the boss...
Recovering from Reactivity Series

Join Jim and Jori Manske in this thought experiment exercise designed to: Train ourselves to become aware of the presence of conflict Engage in a perspective broader than our habitual reactive patterns Engage our curiosity to remain open Connect to our own needs in a reactive situation {attachment:all} Keywords: exercises/practices feelings observation presence strategies personal growth self...
How to Open Your Holiday Presence

Though the holidays are supposed to be a time of connection and celebration, emotional pain and suffering may arise, even in the midst of the festivities. Before painful situations arrive, you can build resources that will enable you to bounce back more quickly. You can have more balance, perspective and choice by training yourself to include attention on needs that are satisfied and by deeply...
The Power of Gratitude

Listen to Jim and Jori ask each other about the role of gratitude in their daily activities as they share how gratitude can be a primary tool to help us stay present and at peace. Jim and Jori discuss the interplay of gratitiude with NVC practice by applying gratitude as a strategy for living. Keywords: consciousness empathy feelings needs presence self empathy compassion connection gratitude...
Self-Connection Exercise

Join Jim Manske as he leads you through a self-connection exercise to guide you toward welcoming whatever enters into your awareness. Keywords: exercises/practices feelings needs observation presence requests self empathy connection personal growth self compassion mediation self connection awareness Jim and Jori Manske Jim Manske Jori Manske