Category: Apology

Is an apology necessary before you can forgive someone?     Absolutely not. Of course, forgiveness is a decision that only you...

Improving diversity in the field of mediation is crucial for creating an inclusive and effective environment. Implicit bias can significantly...

As a mediator, do you offer a bundle of services? Have you ever considered adding conflict management coaching as a...

The January 2023 edition of Mediate.com's Great Reads Book Club: "Self-Determination in Mediation: The Art and Science of Mirrors and...

Even though the collaborating mode sounds ideal to most people, it can only be used successfully under the right conditions....

Divorces often start from a place of conflict or stress, but some divorces are more contentious than others.  A number...

How many times have we heard the refrain,” But, it is not fair!” or “I just want to be fair...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency which enforces federal workplace anti-discrimination laws, will release Tuesday two reports on...

I’m publishing this newsletter series to discuss the nuances of the four timeless topics for people and organizations: conflict, change,...

Our shame stories can fuel conflict. Those of you who’ve been following my blog for a while, know that I...

The War in Ukraine:  Lessons for Mediators By Kenneth Cloke If men hate each other, then there’s no hope.  We...

The Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, March 27, 2022, was more than just entertaining: it provided an important lesson on...

Conflict Resolution is more than a soft skill – it is a deliberate and conscious effort that encompasses a bit...

If there’s a disagreement at work, what difference does it make whether it’s organizational or interpersonal? And what’s the difference...

This past week I gave a three-hour training to almost 20 family mediators on premarital mediation. We discussed how they...

The woman was distraught. Her son had set out to that place called America, where the streets were “paved with...

Debt has been a problem for millennia. The roots of the modern insolvency law are in the “jus mercatorum –...

Most of us like to feel appreciated in the workplace, though we’re not always willing to admit that praise is...

I like this quote by Beverly Sills – it applies to just about everything! When it comes to interpersonal conflict...

JAMS ADR Blog by Chris PooleHon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin (Ret.) and Hon. Sherry Klein Heitler (Ret.) served on the bench...

In our time pressured society in North America, most people feel that they are on a treadmill running as quickly...

It has frequently been said that negotiation is not an act of war, but a journey of discovery.  A journey...

Conflict Management Coaching Blog by Cinnie NobleThis quote by Kimberly Johnson is a good one to consider when it comes...

The Dance of Opposites, a new book by Dr. Kenneth Cloke, will change your life. You will never view conflict...

When an employer offers a 401(k) plan, along with that goes the long list of responsibilities and liability risks.  This...

Mediation and Business Consulting by Kathleen Kauth.What do helicopters do best?  They hover.  There is a term for over zealous...

Yes and No are powerful words. What impact does saying each of them have on your body and nervous system?...

“In our age there is no such thing as “keeping out of politics.”  All issues are political issues, and politics...

This article shows how to address double-standards and preaching without doing in a mediation. Read Part 1 here. The following...

Peace Is Possible conflict’s viral load burdens this covid-struck land mediation’s role? our determined corps peacemakers till rock-strewn fields undaunted...