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Sometimes things just have to be done, right?
To stay connected with others, it is essential to respect their autonomy. This triggers a reaction from many participants in our trainings: 'Sometimes things...
Success and engagement in family businesses: decision-making
To stay aligned as shareholders of a family business, communication is essential. And to bundle experiences, insights and different opinions into a strong vi...
Success and engagement in family businesses
Good communication is essential for any business. In a family business, personal relationships come into play alongside business ones. The complexity of this...
The importance of communication: the ABC language
How often do you say something 'has to' happen? Do you use the word 'must' at all? How often do you give orders? When you ask something of others, is it a request or a demand?
The secret of Connecting Communication?
We often get asked about the secret of Connecting Communication. It's actually quite simple: by transforming judgments and deficits into needs and possible solutions...
The Missing Link. A Call for More Connection in Politics.
When I see how effective Nonviolent Communication is in organisations and how Connective Decision-Making is embraced as a wonder tool in our trainings, I wo...
Turn stress into an ally
Many people struggle with stress, and organisations feel the effects. 'Stress isn't always bad,' you sometimes hear. But what do you do when a team starts cracking...
What if my favourite strategy is out of reach?
Nonviolent Communication is all well and good, but what do you do when you can't find a concrete strategy to fulfil your needs?
What will others think of me?
What will the other person think of me...?
When does Nonviolent Communication land well in an organisation?
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a powerful concept. Its effects in an organisation are remarkable! Teams function better, employees are motivated to give ...
What will people think?
"What will people think?" I can still hear my parents saying it, with that indignant tone. Others look at us through their judging lens, they form their opin...
When Feelings Are the Answer to Our Perception of Reality
In a previous blog, you got a nudge to use your thoughts to create beautiful things you want to see in the world. While I believe in the power of thoughts ...