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...
by Michael Porcelli | Mar 15, 2017 | Blog, Foundations of Authentic Relating
“…true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.” — Brené Brown At the core of Authentic Relating is the ability to reveal our inner...
by Michael Porcelli | Mar 9, 2017 | Blog, Foundations of Authentic Relating
A common frustration you may experience in your communication is that the impact of your communication is often not the impact you intend. This leads to missed connections, missed opportunities, and many of the challenges we have when we move toward becoming more...
by Michael Porcelli | Feb 21, 2017 | Blog, Foundations of Authentic Relating
Do you find yourself wishing that people would understand and respect your opinions more than they seem to? Do you compare yourself negatively to others who seem to have an uncanny ability to influence others? Are you dissatisfied with your ability to take...
