What do you do when your neighbor does not, by default, exude civility? I was confronted with this situation when living in Manchester, New Hampshire when a man thought it appropriate to blast his vehicle stereo for the whole neighborhood to hear. I engaged him in conversation with an aim to achieve an understanding. While …
The Guardian Angels emerged as a reaction to the rampant crime in New York City, especially on the subways. Led by Curtis Sliwa, the Angels sought to deter crime, and if needed, to intervene to protect their fellow New Yorkers. Though they were initially met with the ire of existing power structures, the public was …
#019 They Dare To Care: The Story of the Guardian Angels Read More »
Our guest this week is Lee Morrison. He is a dangerous gentleman in the true sense. His life experiences and drive have culminated in a dynamic method of self-protection called Urban Combatives. While this obviously includes physical components (which are damn effective), as Lee expounds, the even more important aspect — and one that is …
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Soft skills like non-verbal communication and verbal judo can go a long way to de-escalate a tense situation. Add to the mix nonviolent communication and you will be even better prepared to mitigate violence and restore harmony. Nonviolent Communication relies on acting consciously, by making an objective observation and then stating an emotion, a need, …
We each have the capacity to act heroically. In this inaugural episode we speak to that statement and how this projects aims to help individuals develop the mindset and skills to protect themselves and others through three steps: Prepare, Peacekeep, and Protect. Topics covered include: Know of a good samaritan? Visit Anchor.fm/Duty-To-Protect and click the “Message” button to leave us …
