From Opinions to Needs
Conflict Resolution
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5m 5s
When conversations become stuck in opposing opinions, genuine connection can quickly give way to judgment and separation. In this talk, Yoram Mosenzon explores how Nonviolent Communication invites us to look beyond opinions and strategies to discover the universal needs and values underneath. Through examples from parenting, politics, COVID, and everyday relationships, you'll learn how shifting attention from being right to understanding needs can transform conflict into connection.
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