Even though I’m writing this post on the brink of a primary election, it’s not really about politics. The thoughts are transferable to that realm, but my mental processes were stirred by other experiences. I’m a conflict resolution professional. I wade around in personal problems and organizational messes on a [read more]
As I teach and train on the topic of mediation, I extol the virtues of process. I repeatedly emphasize that, to be successful as a peacemaker, individuals need to study and adopt a process that will help them and the parties at their mediation table step forward through the conflict. [read more]
As I settle into a comfortable chair in the airport lounge, I glance contentedly around the room. Only three other travelers share the space with me. A father and his son are busily setting up breakfast they just purchased from the next door Starbucks and a young man directly across [read more]
After seeing my last post, True Humility, my good friend, Carisse Berryhill, shared the poem below from William Stafford. Such excellent words! Thanks, Carisse! THE LITTLE WAYS THAT ENCOURAGE GOOD FORTUNE – William Stafford Wisdom is having things right in your life and knowing why. If you do not have things [read more]
I’ve never seen a peacemaker who wasn’t humble. I have seen those who want to claim the title, but miss the absolute requirement of humility. Sometimes, false humility will carry them for a while. However, when things get tough and emotions run deep, calmness drains from them and a steely [read more]
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