There are so many asking me right now, “What’s the NVC way to respond to X or Y, given all that’s going on that’s going on in the world?” And the first stop – I’m reminding them, reminding myself, reminding my clients – is ALWAYS self-empathy. Let me share some of the different styles that […]
Empathy Stories
Empathy Story: Salary Negotiation… for Women [guest author]
It’s always felt crucial for me to advocate for my salary throughout my career while accepting roles in new organizations. In every job that I’ve been offered, I’ve tried to push for a higher salary knowing that women make 72 cents on the dollar to their male counterparts, generally take care of our kids and […]
Empathy Story: Skeptical Hospital Admin [guest author]
My partner and I were hired by a hospital to help them with some staffing problems. The emergency room, in particular, was a mess at this hospital. They estimated over $350,000 worth of turnover costs because of how the nurses and the doctors weren’t getting along. They reported daily drama in this work culture, and […]