Mediation Blog
Reflections on 2024
In my final blog of the last four Decembers, I have reflected on the previous 525,600 minutes aka the year. Another 525,600 minutes have elapsed, and it appears that we are finally through with the [Read More]
Self-Determination and the Serenity Prayer
One of the most essential principles of mediation (if not THE most) is self-determination which “…is the act of coming to a voluntary, uncoerced decision in which each party makes free and informed choices as [Read More]
In Negotiations, Are Women More Ethical Than Men?
The Harvard PONS blog posted (on December 3, 2024) a thought- provoking article by Katie Shonk entitled “Moral Leadership: Do Women Negotiate More Ethically than Men?” The answer is that generally, “yes”, “…women are generally [Read More]
Happy Thanksgiving !!!!
Once again, Thanksgiving is upon us. Last year- 2023- I posted the blog below which I believe is as relevant today as it was last year. So, I would like to share it again. And.... [Read More]
How To Sabotage a Mediation!
Most people attend mediation, fully engaged and committed to the process, hoping to resolve a matter. However, there are some who attend mediation with no real desire to settle, despite their outward claims. I had [Read More]
You Cannot Rush the Process!
The Presidential election reminded me of mediation: in both, one can not rush the process. Any attempts to do result in failure. Approximately, 107 days ago, President Biden withdrew as the democratic nominee and suggested [Read More]
