Matt Lattimer was a speechwriter for President George W. Bush. He was recently cited as giving “advice” for President Trump as the President readied for his State of the Union speech. Mr. Lattimer was quoted as saying this:”Trump doesn’t have to reinvent himself, but he does have to show that he gets it.” It is […]
February 28, 2017
Golda Meir was a very insightful and practical political leader during her tenure as Prime Minister of Israel. She was once asked if she foresaw the time when militant enemies of Israel might be willing to talk with Israel about the prospect of peace. She replied that she saw this as a possibility but with […]
February 19, 2017
Deborah E. Lipstadt is an historian who has written much about the fact that there are still Holocaust deniers who disseminate their contorted views on the Holocaust period. In a recent article found at Esquire.Com, Jerad W. Alexander wrote a piece after interviewing Professor Lipstadt, entitled “A Holocaust Historian Explains Why People Believe Trump’s Lies”. […]
February 19, 2017
One of the strengths a mediator must possess is having the gift of patience. A solution that may not immediately be apparent, may well develop if the parties continue the dedicated work of talking, negotiating, and pursuing a proper solution to the question at hand. The mediator must be prepared to work in trying to […]
February 5, 2017
The late Dr. Wayne Dyer was a gifted therapist, speaker, and thinker. It is not surprising that he had a thought or two about conflict resolution. This is one such insight: “Conflict cannot survive without your participation.” The Talmud, the compendium of ancient rabbinic thought, opines that in any disputed matter that is presented to […]
February 3, 2017
Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, is known for his pragmatic and generous approach to life. He is also a significant force in the great success of his football team. He was recently asked by a writer for the NY Daily News about his relationship with the Commissioner of the NFL, Roger Goodell. […]
February 28, 2017
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