by Michael Porcelli | Nov 28, 2017 | Blog
Recently, Authentic Relating was featured in The Atlantic, told from the point of view of someone fairly new to Authentic Relating Games. If you haven’t read the article, I recommend you check it out. I think it’s a great starting point for a conversation about what...
by Michael Porcelli | Nov 28, 2017 | Blog
by Michael Porcelli I was always a high-achieving kid. My accomplishments in school helped me develop a sense that I could do anything I set my mind to. This included getting into a great university, completing an engineering degree, and earning good money in the tech...
by Michael Porcelli | May 3, 2017 | Blog, Foundations of Authentic Relating
“Context is Decisive.” —Werner Erhard The single most powerful and universally applicable tool for creating the kind of relationships, connections, and experiences you want to have with others is Setting Context. Doing this effectively is crucial—from creating more...
by Michael Porcelli | Apr 7, 2017 | Blog, Foundations of Authentic Relating
A simple, yet surprisingly profound experience two or more people can share in relationship with each other is shared reality, sometimes known as mutual understanding. Weaving shared reality is the process of communicating such that we are getting on the same page...
by Michael Porcelli | Mar 28, 2017 | Blog, Foundations of Authentic Relating
“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” ― Stephen R. Covey One of the core skills of Authentic Relating is Getting Someone’s World. Although virtually all of us share the natural capacities to do this, not...