Mediation Blog
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]
Technology Impedes Trust!
Imagine you are having coffee with a friend in a coffee shop. You are sitting across from each other for about ten minutes. Where is your phone? On the table? In your hand? Out of [Read More]
