When was your last tough love conversation?
What was tough about it?
When and how did the love part show its face?
Before I continue, I assume you’re familiar with the principle of tough Love.
Tough Love is the ability to be direct, constructive, specific, and to the point about someone’s behavior while balancing this with a general feeling of empathy, understanding, connection, and compassion.… Read the rest
I’m a certified facilitator in Fierce Conversations.
That’s not a joke.
If you thought it was, you’re probably wondering why something like training in conversations exists in the first place.
Well …
We don’t listen well.
We don’t articulate well.… Read the rest
Many people believe others can’t read them. Unfortunately, that belief is more often than not false.
This week I was watching a debate between politicians. We have elections coming up in the Netherlands, so it’s debate time.
One politician, Wopke, was visibly nervous.… Read the rest
… Pause.
And ask a question instead. Here’s why.
The book I’m reading this week, “Socrates on sneakers”, discusses the art of asking good questions.
I received the book from a good friend of mine who knows I’m passionate about the power of asking great questions.
We, human beings, don’t like asking questions.… Read the rest
