The Power of Zooming Out: The ‘Extended’ Fourth Perceptual Position

The Power of Zooming Out: The ‘Extended’ Fourth Perceptual Position
Rapport Issue

91

Publication Date

July 28th 2026

Authors

Guus Hustinx

The perceptual positions, in addition to the logical levels, form the basis of all my professional NLP actions in organisations. The fourth perception position is a relatively new branch of the NLP family (added by Robert Dilts) that, in its potential and scope, rarely receives the attention it deserves. This position proves to be of enormous value, especially in these turbulent times. The fourth position allows us to zoom out and see the larger connections and coherences from a broader perspective. And that is necessary to move from ad hoc solutions to ecological, long-term solutions....

NLP


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