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There is an expression that in war the first casualty is truth. Nations often black out the news, distort the news, censor the news, etc so as to heighten the chances for victory. William Ury, mediator and author, has another take on a more benign attack. When a person is personally attacked, Ury maintains, s/he […]
August 4, 2019
A dispute has more than one side. It is easier to resolve a dispute if both parties are also willing to view it from the other party’s side. There is an expression that advises us to “never judge a man until you walk a mile in his moccasins”. By viewing the other person’s perspective, you […]
August 4, 2019
President Trump has been referred to, by supporters and detractors alike, as a disrupter. He does not follow the usual rules of Presidential protocol or behavior. Thus, he disrupts the traditional patterns of conducting Presidential business. He has veered from what was once considered to be “normal” behavior. In a mediation process, a relationship has […]
July 20, 2019
An article by Professor Kathleen D. Vohs on cognitive dissonance appeared at WashPo on July 18, 2019. The question at hand was how was it possible for supporters of President Trump not to protest the comment that 4 Congresswomen go back to the places from which they came. To many, the racist intent of these […]
July 13, 2019
Author Judy Ringer has a post at mediate.com entitled “We Have to Talk:A Step-by-Step Checklist for Difficult Conversations”. Her advice is practical and insightful. Four of her points are outlined here: *Enter talks with a positive and not a negative goal. Your goal should be to find solutions and not to simply vent. *Consider which […]
June 29, 2019
The following news appeared at http://www.csnbc.com website on June 24, 2019: The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup is underway and teams from around the world are fighting for the championship title — as well as equal pay. In 2016, five U.S. women’s players filed a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and […]
August 18, 2019
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