April is Diversity Month and a time to celebrate the diversity in our schools, offices and communities. Our differences make our communities stronger and more innovative. But often in times of crisis we retreat into communities that are similar to us and fear those whose backgrounds, religion, race, cultures, etc differ from ours. Here are
Read MoreFixing Gender Inequity in American Politics
March is Women’s History Month, so it’s only fitting that we took the time to talk about encouraging young women to aspire to political careers with Kira Sanbonmatsu, Professor of Political Science and Senior Scholar at the Center for American Women and Politics at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University. 3 Simple Steps
Read MoreGetting off the Sidelines
Human rights activist and author, Dr. Richard Lapchick recently spoke to the Teen Think Tank Project about the history of racism in sports, his experience fighting for equality, and the future of social justice in America. In this engaging and enlightening conversation, Dr. Lapchick said something that stuck with the members of the Teen Think
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A Bully Walks Among Us: How to Deal With an Overly Aggressive Litigant.
With the prevalence of individuals (including our politicians and televisions pundits) who traffic in disrespect and divisiveness, it is no wonder that we have an alarming increase of anti-social behavior among adults in places where refinement was once our standard operating procedure. Places like the courthouse.
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A Mediator’s Guide to Post-Election Conversations
A Mediator’s Guide to Post-Election Conversations: 5 Steps to Navigating Political Discourse You know those viral YouTube dad reflex videos? The ones where a father, seemingly unaware, nonchalantly saves his child from a runaway wagon, malfunctioning swing set, or outrigger canoe…all without spilling a drop of his beer. That is my approach to conflict resolution.
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The Kids are Alright or: How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Listen to Teenagers
The Kids are Alright or: How I stopped worrying and learned to listen to teenagers. Today is Election Day. It has been a long time coming. Regardless of whether you are Red or Blue; Trump or Biden; Mask-wearer or an anti-social science-denier, we will all be happy when this election is over (regardless how long it
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How Justin Turner Made Me a Better Mediator.
Thank you, Justin Turner! You helped the Dodgers win the World Series, while simultaneously reaffirming my skills as a mediator (as well as my unwavering conviction to doing the right thing.) Now stop being so reckless and put on your mask before you hurt someone. As a professional neutral, there are two things I
Read MoreSociety Has Problems (and It’s Your Fault).
iGen’ers do not view our societal woes as red or blue. They see our problems in shades of grey (as in the color of your hair, old timer.)
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