Acknowleding that the Needs are the Same!
Mary Mackenzie
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Mary Mackenzie, Certified NVC Trainer: Have you ever found yourself passing judgment on a co-worker's seemingly disorganized desk? Mary Mackenzie's experience sheds light on the fact that she and her colleague with the "messy desk" shared a common need for order. Recognizing that our needs align can lead to a softening of judgments, creating space for connection, understanding, and harmony.
Keywords:
- Mary Mackenzie
- needs
- connection
- judgment
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