The 4 Commitments          
   

Ever wonder what makes for effective communication?

Good communication, the kind that gets results and also builds relationships, is about more than just “intentions” and “techniques”. It is based on a set of underlying attitudes and approaches that are the foundation of Effective Communication.

These underlying principles are so powerful that applying them, even in the absence of any other advanced skills, dramatically improves conversations and relationships. It also helps prevent some of the communication mistakes that can cause hurt and undermine relationships.

In “The Four Commitments” you will learn four such key principles, and the basic skills that derive directly from them. Each one consists of a “Do” and a “Don’t”. Scroll down for the outline.

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Details:      60 minutes; presentation only.
                 Last 10 minutes discuss “next steps”.

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You Receive:

- User-friendly handout that includes every point and every quote mentioned in the seminar,
   so that you can minimize your writing time and focus on absorbing

- Recording of the seminar, so you can review it as often as you wish.

- Financial credit towards other Communicating with Compassion courses.

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Course Outline:

To see the Four Commitments click here.

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How To Register:

For a Schedule of upcoming courses, and to Register, click here.

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The Four Commitments



1. Commitment One: Listen first

Do: “Seek first to understand.”
Don’t: “Rush to offer solutions.”

2. Commitment Two: Affirm and Validate

Do: Acknowledge the message.
Don’t: “Discount” or speak much about yourself.

3. Commitment Three: Respond with grace

Do: Be clean of shame and blame.
Don’t: Judge people based on situations they find themselves in.

4. Commitment Four: Keep Perspective

Do: Remember that there is so much we don’t know--about the person, and about life.
Don’t: Insist on your advice being followed.

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How To Register:

For a Schedule of upcoming courses, and to Register, click here.

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