Balancing Rules and Freedom
In our complex world, balancing rules and freedom can be a struggle: we can find ourselves caught between the need for structure and the desire for autonomy. When it comes to the paradox of rules versus freedom, NVC offers a unique perspective. It suggests that both rules and freedom are expressions of fundamental human needs, such as safety, autonomy, respect, and connection.
How to Handle Criticism From A Supervisor
Listening to the criticism from a supervisor can be one of the most painful things we experience at work. In our deep desire to escape that discomfort, we might rush to judgment or hurry to defend ourselves. What we’re usually longing for is a resolution, and in our rush to resolve things, we can miss the power that comes from sitting in the tension of multiple perspectives.