One of my favorite expressions has always been, “we have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” This adage may be nowhere more important than during a mediation.

It’s a simple concept that many leaders struggle with: effective listening. Listening skills are crucial to giving leaders access to the knowledge and diversity in perspective needed to make better ...

“Listening is not the act of hearing the words spoken; it is the art of understanding the meaning behind those words.” –Simon Sinek Speaking is a critical life skill that we’re taught from birth. In ...

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In any mediation, the central objective is to resolve a dispute in a way that both (or all) parties can accept. While negotiation strategies, legal positions, and financial considerations all play ...