I know personally that anger can motivate or cause a complete lack of motivation. It must be calmed enough to be appropriate (meaning cussing at the world while possibly fun, isn’t always professional). And, I know anger is a natural Read More →

I like humor and I’m sure you do as well. Here are some mediation jokes and quotations that tickle my senses: “What is the difference between a mediator and a cowboy? A cowboy doesn’t have to deal with as much Read More →

Boeing Machinists             Machinists who work for Boeing were about to strike but decided not to after agreeing that a mediation could be successful.             Boeing workers in St. Louis put off signing a letter of intent to strike in Read More →

Is Mediation The Best Option? At first the title of this was, “Mediation IS the best option.” I personally agree that it is often the best option. My decision to be a mediator is evidence of this. However, as a Read More →

I have been asked what my style of mediation is. I want to respond with words such as “effective, collaborative, and successful.” Mediation as a format and mediators such as myself strive to be our best, however these words may Read More →

Pasadena School Board The United Teachers of Pasadena and the Pasadena Unified School District Board unanimously approved a contract on Tuesday, May 24, 2010. Mediation was used to come up with a contract. “The contract comes with no raises through Read More →