A few years ago, I developed a course for DailyBitsOf.com on giving effective feedback. Thousands of people have tried it, and they said the course changed how they give and receive feedback. Recently, DailyBitsOf interviewed me on this topic and, in particular, on what makes giving feedback so hard? Here are some of my thoughts, from that … Continue reading Why is Giving Feedback SO Hard?
Connecting Across Differences (Episode 10): 1000 Ways to Say “I Love You”
Take a moment to honor the wonderful feeling that is actually a need. What does it mean when you tell someone "I love you"? What are you really trying to say? What is it that you are appreciating about that person in that moment? The more we can better communicate what we mean when we say this phrase, the stronger connection we can make with those we love.
Episode 9: Celebrating Learning Curves
Connecting Across Differences is a new podcast by Dian Killian, PhD of Work Collaboratively about having greater empathy for yourself and others, and how to hear others more deeply and make sure that you’ve been heard. Episodes are available on iTunes. Listen to Episode 9: On this episode, Dian shares tips on celebrating your learning curves so … Continue reading Episode 9: Celebrating Learning Curves
Episode 8: Transforming Your Inner Critic
Photo source: Capeace CommUnity. Connecting Across Differences is a podcast by Dian Killian, Ph.D. of Work Collaboratively about having greater empathy for yourself and others, and how to hear others more deeply and make sure that you’ve been heard. Episodes are available on iTunes. On this episode, Dian shares tips on celebrating your learning curves so that … Continue reading Episode 8: Transforming Your Inner Critic
Enjoying Difficult People, Including Yourself: Special Holiday Edition!
I know that "enjoying" sounds like a high bar. If someone's difficult I find often we don't want anything to do with them we want them out of our hair and out of our lives. What's amazing to me and impressive, over and over again, when I practice NVC and I practice self-empathy I get … Continue reading Enjoying Difficult People, Including Yourself: Special Holiday Edition!
Episode 7: Enjoying Difficult People
Connecting Across Differences is a podcast by Dian Killian, Ph.D. of Work Collaboratively about having greater empathy for yourself and others, and how to hear others more deeply and make sure that you’ve been heard. Episodes are available on iTunes. Listen to Episode 7: In episode 7, Dian shares tips on how to enjoy being around … Continue reading Episode 7: Enjoying Difficult People
What’s Love Got To Do With It? A Thousand Ways to Say, “I Love You” – in Giraffe.
“I love you.” Ah, that warm and fuzzy feeling! I can see hear birds singing. Little cupids with their bows and arrows, and rainbows! Every song and poem about romantic love floats into my head… as The Beatles croon, “All you need is love!” Love is a universal need. We all need it. In fact, … Continue reading What’s Love Got To Do With It? A Thousand Ways to Say, “I Love You” – in Giraffe.
Self-Management: More Joy at Work
This article is a reprint from an article published in 2016 in Empathische Zeit. Most people I know set a fairly low bar in terms of their expectations for their work experience. If you like your job, that’s considered to be "good." Can you say that your work brings you joy... or empowerment, inspiration, creativity, and … Continue reading Self-Management: More Joy at Work
Episode 6: Strategy Requests
Connecting Across Differences is a podcast by Dian Killian, Ph.D. of Work Collaboratively about having greater empathy for yourself and others, and how to hear others more deeply and make sure that you’ve been heard. Episodes are available on iTunes. Listen to Episode 6: This week’s podcast completes the 3-week focus on requests. In week … Continue reading Episode 6: Strategy Requests
Episode 5: Connection Requests
Connecting Across Differences is a podcast by Dian Killian, Ph.D. of Work Collaboratively about having greater empathy for yourself and others, and how to hear others more deeply and make sure that you’ve been heard. Episodes are available on iTunes. Listen to Episode 5 below: In this podcast, Dian goes more in-depth on one type of request, … Continue reading Episode 5: Connection Requests
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