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Monthly Archives: December 2015

Increasing Diversity in NVC Circles

2018-09-29T14:39:13+00:00

I have participated in dozens of NVC events around the world. If the gathering is in the United States or in a European country, one fact is apparent: I am often the only visible person of color present.  In the US, white people have approached me several times to ask, “How can we get more people of color in the room?” Sadly, people of color also have approached me to tell me why they are not coming back to NVC settings. This essay is to share with the folks – especially white people – who want to increase diversity in [...]

Increasing Diversity in NVC Circles2018-09-29T14:39:13+00:00

“I’m Not Good Enough” and Other Leadership Myths

2018-09-29T14:51:29+00:00

I sat in the back of the room thinking, ‘I should say something.’  I knew the work. I had more relevant examples. I understood my community better than this outside person who wasn’t aware of all the undercurrents that eddied through the room. But I stayed silent, alternating feeling despair, disengagement and irritation, but unable to step up, unable to lead. Have you found yourself in that position – sitting in a training or meeting, thinking you have the skills and knowledge to lead, but still stepping back? Many people find themselves balancing on the edge of leadership – yearning [...]

“I’m Not Good Enough” and Other Leadership Myths2018-09-29T14:51:29+00:00
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