Feedback that Feeds Forward

Feedback that Feeds Forward

“Feedback loops are essential for any individual and group to function at full capacity and potential. Knowing how our actions affect others and the larger whole of which we are a part can support us in learning when and how to change course to contribute to others...
The Tiniest Self-Empathy

The Tiniest Self-Empathy

Dear soul of wonder, Do you remember to take moments when you take conscious breaths? And even make it a deeper self-connection practice in your daily experience? Right now I’m in Giza, bathing in the hugeness of the Pyramids and their ancient presence as well as in...
Navigating conflicts in organizations

Navigating conflicts in organizations

“One way of describing conflict is that it points to a situation in which the level of trust is low enough that feedback cannot be shared as a way to attend to the situation before it becomes a full-blown conflict.” Miki Kashtan Once, I heard a certified NVC trainer...
All people have good intentions

All people have good intentions

Sometimes you are not included in these intentions. “What are your hidden motives?” My colleague looked sceptically at me after I offered to take on an unpopular job task. My first reaction was irritation and disappointment. I wanted to contribute and was met with...
Respect – The Needs’ Year (Week 40)

Respect – The Needs’ Year (Week 40)

Recently I have just joined a one-year training course that deals with the different stages of human development, based on an individual, a group and an evolutionary perspective. The training includes a personal test with a follow-up conversation with the course...
Challenge – The Needs’ Year (Week 35)

Challenge – The Needs’ Year (Week 35)

I stood on the top and looked down. It was so steep that I couldn’t see the end of the ski slope. For a couple of minutes I mustered up the courage and then I headed downhill. I zigzagged down at increasing speed. Suddenly, I fell over and landed on my back,...
Meaning – The Needs’ Year (Week 13)

Meaning – The Needs’ Year (Week 13)

A few years ago, I rented a working space with some other people for a while. Once a month I gave an introductory lecture to NVC. Each time there was a varied number of participants, sometimes as many as 20 people. At one occasion, only a single person came. After a...
Integrity – The Needs’ Year (Week 8)

Integrity – The Needs’ Year (Week 8)

“What are you doing? The finishing line is here!” Kay shouted and gestured which track I should take. I had just covered 40 km on cross-country skis, but instead of crossing the finishing line, I took an extra lap in the stadium. The ski race went three laps and...
To matter – The Needs’ Year (Week 6)

To matter – The Needs’ Year (Week 6)

We are in the entry hall in our apartment in Järna, south of Stockholm. My partner is lying on an ambulance stretcher and is supported by our midwife to give birth to our son. In the background are two ambulance drivers waiting. The birth started so fast that we never...

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