S2 Episode 04 Why weren't we taught this at school? with Alice Sheldon

Claire Pedrick MCC and Alice Sheldon in conversation about conversations and Alice's book: Why weren't we taught THIS at school - the surprisingly simple secret to transforming life's challenges. Drawing on the work of Marshall Rosenburg's Non Violent Communication, Alice's work is all about having better conversations! Takeaways Alice's book addresses the gap in education about human needs. The writing process can be collaborative and not solitary. Understanding needs can lead to better empathy and solutions. Values conflicts in organizations can be deeply personal. Parenting triggers can reveal our own unmet needs. Family of origin influences our emotional responses. Coaching can benefit from understanding needs frameworks. Compassionate leadership can change organizational culture. Mediating conflict requires understanding underlying needs. Practical tools can empower individuals to create change. Contact Alice via Linked In  or http://www.needs-understanding.com/   Keywords coaching, human needs, parenting, conflict resolution, values, organizational change, empathy, collaboration, personal development, leadership