Elias Porter (1914\u20131987) followed in the footsteps of Carl Rogers by advocating non-directiveness in coaching processes. Like his predecessor, he considered the possibility of putting oneself in another’s shoes when there is resonance\u2014some would say synchronization\u2014and some even pushed this idea to the extreme, even to the point of absurdity, in gestures and manner of speaking, as in neuro-linguistic programming. Porter contributed to defining the concept of the “empathic” person, distinguished by attentive and benevolent listening. To this end, he developed a questionnaire designed to identify six types of attitudes: evaluation-judgment (highlighting shortcomings without criticizing), interpretation, support-encouragement, investigation-inquiry, suggestion-advice-command (providing directives or recommendations on actions to be taken), and understanding. The way we use these six attitudes in our communication will inevitably have repercussions, positive or negative, on those we are communicating with, who will in turn develop their own communication strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The evaluative-judgmental attitude toward others can have positive effects, such as clarifying expectations or identifying areas for improvement, but also negative effects, such as feelings of inferiority or aggressive reactions to judgment. Interpreting others can foster a sense of understanding if it is accurate, but can also lead to frustration if it is misinterpreted. Supportive-encouraging behavior can be beneficial in times of difficulty, but can also lead to dependency and a lack of responsibility. The investigative-inquiry attitude can help clarify problems if it is neutral, but can be perceived as intrusive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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