What People Are Saying About Nonviolent CommunicationTM Business:
“Nonviolent Communication is hands-down one of the best books I’ve read as a business owner, as well as a husband and father. This book is not a new title, but for me, it does much better than other books at unveiling key principles and practices of exceptional communication. It’s also the first book Satya Nadella asked his leadership team to read, which is meaningful.”
—Ben Peterson, BambooHR
Recommended by Forbes Human Resources Council as a must-read
book for positive impact on how to approach work.
“One of the books I first recommended that everyone read, when I first got on, was Nonviolent Communication, which used to be able to say, look, let us make sure we are empathetic to each other’s needs, because it requires that.”
—CNBC Transcript, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Sits Down With CNBC’s Jon Fortt
If empathy as a measure of emotional IQ is a predictor of success, then Nadella hit the nail on the head by inculcating the corporate giant with the trait from top to bottom. Why else is empathy important? Microsoft is both a services and a product company, and its offerings have to resonate with users. Nadella states: “You have to be able to say, ‘Where is this person coming from? What makes them tick? Why are they excited or frustrated by something that is happening, whether it’s about computing or beyond computing?’”
—HARRY McCRACKEN’S article in Fast Company
“I got to this book thanks to a recommendation by Satya Nadella (CEO of Microsoft). The book presents a simple technique and examples to empathize and connect with people’s feelings. Instead of judging people by the message, the book helps you understand the needs behind and what feelings and emotions are driving them. Highly recommended.”
—An online reviewer
“I love this book and have recommended it to several of my coworkers. A mentor recommended the book to me when I was having trouble giving direct feedback to people that I supervise without hurting their feelings. This book helped me to remove the judgment from my message and focus on the desired outcome. It’s a relatively quick read and I can easily refer back to it when preparing for a tough conversation.”
—An online reviewer
“This book was a life changer for me as I struggled in a dysfunctional workplace. It provided the skills I needed to gain respect and be able to work at my desired level of productivity. I highly recommend it for anyone who must work and live with others.”
—An online reviewer
Communication:
“Nonviolent Communication can change the world. More importantly, it can change your life. I cannot recommend it highly enough.”
—JACK CANFIELD, Chicken Soup for the Soul Series
“In this book, you will find an amazingly effective language for saying what’s on your mind and in your heart. Like so many essential and elegant systems, it’s simple on the surface, challenging to use in the heat of the moment, and powerful in its results.”
—VICKI ROBIN, Your Money or Your Life
“Dr. Rosenberg has brought the simplicity of successful communication into the foreground. No matter what issue you’re facing, his strategies for communicating with others will set you up to win every time.”
—TONY ROBBINS, Awaken the Giant Within and Unlimited Power
“A way for people to speak in ways that foster greater connection, understanding, compassion. It is applicable to all areas of life: how we communicate with others in intimate partnerships, business, international relations, and also how we are with ourselves—are we our own best friend or are we beating ourselves up. Learning and practicing this process has enriched my life in myriad ways.”
—An online reviewer
“Amazing. Empathy, active listening, compassion. This book will help you to raise the quality of your life, relationships with your colleagues, friends, family.”
—An online reviewer
“I have found it to probably be the single most helpful book I have read in my life, and I have probably reread it ten times.”
—An online reviewer
“I have never read a clearer, more straightforward, insightful book on communication. Amazingly easy to read, great examples, and challenging to put into practice—this book is a true gift to all of us.”
—An online reviewer
“NVC is the language of enlightenment. So simple yet so difficult. Using NVC can change your life, bring clarity to your thinking, and transform relationships.”
—An online reviewer
“If you want to be heard, and to hear what your loved ones are truly saying behind what they’re saying, read this book! It will change your life.”
—An online reviewer