Read it for
- Listening
- Clear requests
- Conflict conversations
What’s inside
Rosenberg outlines a process that distinguishes observations from evaluations and connects feelings with needs and requests. The publisher presents it as an approach to empathetic listening and honest expression.
Bring it to your work
In a difficult conversation, state what happened in specific terms, explain its effect, and make a clear request. Leave room for the other person to describe their needs too.
Edition & source notes
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- Reference edition
- Third edition
- Format
- Not established
- Reference edition date
- 2015
- ISBN-13
- 9781892005281
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Take the idea off the page.
What changes when you describe an observable event separately from your interpretation of it?
Talk with the collective


