7/20/2023 0 Comments Courageous conversations exercises![]() ![]() But if a strong enough container has been built, then when the heat gets intense, the container can hold, helping transform the content in the container and the container itself as well as the participants and the DNA or soul of that collective community.Īs I think about the container in a given group or context, I am listening for and trying to perceive its holding capacity the coherence of the group that is part of the given container what can it bear to what capacity does it hold or leak, what are its strengths, where are the weaknesses and how do we strengthen those etc. Instead of being strong enough to hold, the container blows apart, creating harm amongst the members who are part of it. Too often, when the heat is generated that is always part of the reciprocity of relationships and courageous conversations, we have not built a strong enough container. ![]() While all metaphors limp a little, for me, “container” is a nice metaphor for organizations, congregations, and communities. For this to happen, a strong container is required. By looping it back on itself, the flask uses the heat generated from the fire interacting with the compound to transform the chemical substance itself. On top of the flask is a tube that holds the heat generated and loops it back to the substance itself. The flask, as I imagine it, is over the fire with the chemical compound inside. When people ask about my metaphor for community and conversation, “container” is the word that emerges. Some questions addressed include: What do we mean by the container Why is forming a container important for conversations what are some important steps in creating and sustaining a strong container how do we do it? 152ĭeveloping and sustaining a strong “container” for courageous, generative conversations is the focus of this article. ~~Parker Palmer, The Courage to Teach, p. But if we are willing to sit quietly and wait for a while, the soul may show itself. When we go crashing through the woods shouting for it to come out so we can help it, the soul will stay in hiding. ![]() If we want to see and hear a person's soul, there is another truth we must remember: The soul is like a wild animal-touch, resilient, and yet shy. Please contact Heather Labbe for a review of your needs.If we want to support each other's inner lives, we must remember a simple truth: The human soul does not want to be fixed, it want simply to be seen and heard. Our Courageous Conversation Facilitators can work with individuals or teams of any size. The role of the facilitator is not to solve problems, but rather to hold space, model authenticity and promote repair as folks who work together co-create inclusive work cultures where everyone is heard. Skillful, intentional communication between individuals, teams and management levels mitigate employee burnout and supports a stable, sustainable workforce.Įmpower.Ed can provide a certified Courageous Conversation Facilitator to work online or in person with the goal of safely addressing stressful topics with curiosity and compassion. ![]() Having complicated conversations at work is necessary but often avoided because 70% of American employees already feel stressed out at work.Īre just a few examples of tricky topics that generally sour when ignored. ![]()
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