Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible – the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family. – Virginia Satir
Life is not what its supposed to be. Its what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference. – Virginia Satir
What lingers from the parents individual past, unresolved or incomplete, often becomes part of her or his irrational parenting. – Virginia Satir
Every word, facial expression, gesture, or action on the part of a parent gives the child some message about self-worth. It is sad that so many parents dont realize what messages they are sending. – Virginia Satir
Its about communication. Its about honesty. Its about treating people in the organization as deserving to know the facts. You dont try to give them half the story. You dont try to hide the story. You treat them as – as true equals, and you communicate and you communicate and communicate. – Lou Gerstner