It’s true that being non-judgemental fosters trust and vulnerability.
The intention is right. It is to create conditions that allow people to be comfortable expressing themselves.
However, if you are showing a poker face (to be professional) and expecting the person opposite you to share their vulnerable moments, this won’t work.
You are demonstrating the opposite of humanity and vulnerability and trust.
Here 3 things to share your judgments and foster trust.
- My judgments are my judgments.
- It is more about me than about you.
- I will not assume my judgment is right. I will question them.
Safe space should not be a judgment-free zone. Instead, judgments are welcomed, as it’s part of the human experience. Own it lightly. Question its validity.
To better safe spaces
