Trust and Connection, T4 - Inviting Connection And Authenticity

T4: inviting connection and authenticity

Showing up as human beings also means to show up with our weak spots. If we are not vulnerable, we cannot be authentic. If we are not authentic, we cannot connect deeply!

Sometimes we notice that what we want is sharing on a deeper level. But how can we do that?

Skill description	ability to create a context in which people can be vulnerable and connecting (can be positive/celebration)
How to acquire skill	self-study; workshop; practice in real life
Show skill	Name your 2 go-to strategies. Wait until life gives you an opportunity; use a new tool that you’ve learned. Take notes. When you’ve encountered 2 situations, write your reflections. Strategies: 1. empathetic listening, 2. Acknowledge the upset Acknowledge the feelings and validate others but maybe not validating the Create sharing circles - a non-judgemental circle for all members to share about anything they like that occur once a month Put out a check-in question - Food for thought for the individual that doesn’t need to be answered during the meeting Breathing together - Taking a moment during the moment to breath together and “drop in” Moment of silence - Taking a moment of silence at the beginning of the meeting to allow us to ground each other Gathering non-topical feedback - Encourage and gather other sorts of critical feedback about the meetings beyond the content Expressing one’s needs first to invite participation Being proactive about checking in with others - Asking what people need or want to express Sharing circle as preventative measure not just under distress Is the emotional due to improving the organization or is it interpersonal Rely on our logical brain Use other mediums other than words, Singing Make sure people know that they will have a time to communicate and the best way to do so is with clarity Notes from real life situations - what happened?
Checklist	Strategies listed?
Submit	Once you have covered everything in the checklist, tag the Academy Team to review your work
Approved	Peer group consent? [DATE & link to minutes] Approved by the Academy Team on [DATE]

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