The Transformative Power of Circle Dialogue for Families
Family life, including family businesses, is both rewarding and challenging. Miscommunication, unresolved conflicts, and differing goals can strain relationships at home... Read More
Problems Can be Clocks or Clouds
In the world of problem-solving, particularly within complex systems, there are two distinct types of challenges that help shape our approach and... Read More
Affective Trust vs. Cognitive Trust: Building Stronger Relationships
Trust is a fundamental element in all types of relationships, whether personal or professional. It forms the backbone of effective communication, collaboration,... Read More
How Would You Handle This Situation at Work? Part 1
Suppose the following: You are managing a research and development team at a mid-sized software company. Your team is working on a... Read More
Mediation Works If You Work It
If you’re going to try mediation, do so with problem-solving on the mind. Use your best cooperative skills to find a resolution... Read More
The Red and Blue Dialogue Project is Live!
Over the past year, can you recall a time in which you got into a discussion about politics? Was it civil and... Read More
The Answer to Charlottesville
Once the necessary condemnation and rage run their course, there is an opportunity to change the conversation. Instead of we versus them,... Read More
Settlement Good; Understanding Better; Prevention Best
I love serving as a mediator for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. It allows me to assist people in dispute who are... Read More
Manager as Mediator
I’ve just been texting with my brothers. One is a dyed-in-the-wool Democrat and the other a Reagan Republican. I try to act... Read More
How Do You Roll?
If you have a spare 10 minutes this weekend, click here to find out how you roll when confronted by conflict. Enjoy!