RCRG
Syndicate
] "There is the principle of potential, the idea that we are embryonic and can grow and develop and release more and more potential, develop more and more talents. Highly related to potential is the principle of growth--the process of releasing potential and developing talents, with the accompanying need for principles such as patience, nurturance, and trust." p. 34
"CHARACTERISTICS OF PRINCIPLE-CENTERED PEOPLE
They're more flexible and spontaneous. They're not chained to plans and schedules. Schedules are important, but not all-important. Principle-centered people see life as an adventure. They're like courageous explorers going on an expedition into uncharted territory--they're not really sure what's going to happen, but they're confident it will be exciting and growth producing, and that they will discover new territory and make new contributions."
"If we use an authoritarian or benevolent authoritarian approach to problem-solving, we slip into a kind of condescending or vertical communication pattern. If people sense that we are 'talking down' to them or than our motive is to manipulate them into making a change, they will resist our efforts." (p. 222)