Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv

In this episode I talk about how to apply a compassionate mindset within hierarchical institutions. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Respect and fear of authority||| Losing connection with our humaneness in positions of authority||| Power as a human need||| Not giving our power away to authorities ||| It's time for change ||| If you like the show, you can support me via https://www.patreon.com/needy |||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||| This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

In this episode I compare the two most common communication models in business trainings. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| The Four-sides model||| Common roots, different key questions||| NVC & Communication Square ||| Synthesis of NVC & communication square ||| If you like the show, you can support me via https://www.patreon.com/needy |||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||| This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

In this episode I introduce an exercise I like to do when I am angry with someone. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Who is responsible?||| Why self-empathy?||| Practice Instructions ||| 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.amazon.com/Die-neue-Gewaltfreie-Kommunikation/dp/3869804688||| ||| YOGIC FLYING COMPETITION *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlw8CxTkyxA||| This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| YES AND in improvisational theatre||| Communication is improvisation||| YES AND in everyday communication ||| 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.improvisionaere.com/ |||*https://www.amazon.de/Inside-Improvisation-Science-Behind-Theatrical/dp/064836982X This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

In the current episode I talk about how to connect with people you strongly disagree with. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Empathy as a part of our biological constitution||| Empathy as a strategy for human connection||| How to change perspective ||| 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.amazon.com/Against-Empathy-Case-Rational-Compassion/dp/0062339338 |||*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWdQ7mKsQIc This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week I will talk about uncensored improvisation and what this has to do with NVC. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| What is improv?||| Communication is improvisation! ||| 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 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week I will talk about the difference between a request and demand. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| How to formulate a request?||| How to hear a request? ||| 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||| If you like the show, you can support me via: https://www.jacobmethner.com/donation This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week I will talk about how to get what you want without forcing people. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Language of Needs vs. Language of Punishment & Reward||| From Feelings to Needs ||| 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||| If you like the show, you can support me via: https://www.jacobmethner.com/donation This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, I will talk about how being aware of your feelings can help you solving conflicts. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Why are feelings often denied?||| How can we sense feelings? ||| 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||| If you like the show, you can support me via: https://www.jacobmethner.com/donation This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, I will talk about the difference between observation and evaluation. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Fight or Flight?||| The Famous Four Steps in NVC||| Step 1/4: Observation If you like listening to this podcast, please consider to become a patron. I am thankful for your support via https://www.jacobmethner.com/donation |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| |||* https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4|||

This week I give a deeper introduction to the concept of Nonviolent Communication. Topics discussed: Background of NVC Assumptions of NVC The aspect of self-responsibility Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Marshall-Rosenberg/dp/1892005034 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, I will ask the question: How do we become better communicators without turning into parrots? Topics discussed: Mindset vs. Communication Toolkits Carl Rogers - Humanistic School of Psychotherapy Rosenberg model 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 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Jacob Methner gives an introduction to his new podcast. Topics discussed: My Motivation Rosenberg model Applied improv Your motivation Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4 https://www.improvisionaere.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm