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In this episode I talk about how to apply a compassionate mindset within hierarchical institutions.

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1. Respect and fear of authority|||
2. Losing connection with our humaneness in positions of authority|||
3. Power as a human need|||
4. Not giving our power away to authorities |||
5. It's time for change |||

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|||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg:*https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| |||http://www.reinventingorganizations.com/uploads/2/1/9/8/21988088/140305_laloux_reinventing_organizations.pdf|||

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In this episode I compare the two most common communication models in business trainings.

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1. The Four-sides model|||
2. Common roots, different key questions|||
3. NVC & Communication Square |||
4. Synthesis of NVC & communication square |||

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|||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg:https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| ||| Miteinander Reden: Störungen und Klärungen by Friedemann Schulz von Thunhttps://open.spotify.com/album/145bZIo25aP5dXsNj5V9Zx?si=5tTcB5KxSD-T0Qm5WluWeg|||

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In this episode I introduce an exercise I like to do when I am angry with someone.

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1. Who is responsible?|||
2. Why self-empathy?|||
3. Practice Instructions |||

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|||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Die-neue-Gewaltfreie-Kommunikation/dp/3869804688||| ||| YOGIC FLYING COMPETITION *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlw8CxTkyxA|||

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In this episode I will talk about how to connect two conflicting ideas in an improv scene and how we can apply this in everyday communication.

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1. YES AND in improvisational theatre|||
2. Communication is improvisation|||
3. YES AND in everyday communication |||

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|||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| |||https://www.improvisionaere.com/ |||*https://www.amazon.de/Inside-Improvisation-Science-Behind-Theatrical/dp/064836982X

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In the current episode I talk about how to connect with people you strongly disagree with. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:|||

1. Empathy as a part of our biological constitution|||
2. Empathy as a strategy for human connection|||
3. How to change perspective |||

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|||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| |||https://www.amazon.com/Against-Empathy-Case-Rational-Compassion/dp/0062339338 |||*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWdQ7mKsQIc

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This week I will talk about uncensored improvisation and what this has to do with NVC. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:|||

1. What is improv?|||
2. Communication is improvisation! |||
3. NVC shouldn't be another censor?

If you like the show, you can support me via https://www.patreon.com/needy

|||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| ||| https://www.medimops.de/keith-johnstone-improvisation-und-theater-taschenbuch-M03923854676.html?variant=UsedVeryGood&creative=Shopping&sitelink=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-_j1BRDkARIsAJcfmTFLe-807SjHABTKqzBCuXaz2a11tgkdqCSHBl1YVV1SCXW7VLVxr3kaAndGEALw_wcB

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This week I will talk about the difference between a request and demand. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:|||

1. How to formulate a request?|||
2. How to hear a request? |||
3. How to say NO?

|||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| ||| https://youtu.be/GZnXBnz2kwk|||

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This week I will talk about how to get what you want without forcing people. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:|||

1. Language of Needs vs. Language of Punishment & Reward|||
2. From Feelings to Needs |||
3. What the difference between needs and strategies?

|||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| ||| https://youtu.be/GZnXBnz2kwk|||

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This week, I will talk about how being aware of your feelings can help you solving conflicts. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:|||

1. Why are feelings often denied?|||
2. How can we sense feelings? |||
3. What is the difference between feelings and thoughts?

|||Links mentioned in this episode:||| |||* https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4|||

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This week, I will talk about the difference between observation and evaluation. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Topics discussed:|||

1. Fight or Flight?|||
2. The Famous Four Steps in NVC|||
3. Step 1/4: Observation

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|||Links mentioned in this episode:||| |||* https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4|||

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This week I give a deeper introduction to the concept of Nonviolent Communication.

Topics discussed:

1. Background of NVC
2. Assumptions of NVC
3. The aspect of self-responsibility

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Marshall-Rosenberg/dp/1892005034

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This week, I will ask the question: How do we become better communicators without turning into parrots?

Topics discussed:

1. Mindset vs. Communication Toolkits
2. Carl Rogers - Humanistic School of Psychotherapy
3. Rosenberg model
4. Definition of Empathy

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Carl Rogers's 1974 lecture on empathy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMi7uY83z-U
• https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Marshall-Rosenberg/dp/1892005034

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This week, Jacob Methner gives an introduction to his new podcast.

Topics discussed:

1. My Motivation
2. Rosenberg model
3. Applied improv
4. Your motivation

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4
• https://www.improvisionaere.com/

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