Following one of the most divisive and difficult elections in modern history, it feels like we're now left with a country that's more divided than ever. As a mediator and facilitator, I strive to keep my own ideological beliefs private and preserve an air of neutrality that will serve my diverse clients' needs. This is … Continue reading Difference, Dialogue, Discovery
It has been a hard couple of months. Last night the conflict that has laid bare the deep fissures in our country were brought to a head. This election's results were going to be historic regardless of the outcome. This morning I realize this history being a much longer story than I previously acknowledged. Although … Continue reading The Morning After
In case you missed it, it’s election season. While the campaign process doesn’t immediately conjure up ideas of introspection, thoughtful exchanges of ideas, and learning that facilitators typically support, there are still good lessons to be learned this fall...even from the presidential debates. Before the first debate I spent some time blogging about how the … Continue reading Election Armageddon: Facilitation Ideals for Debate Moderators
Today, I'm really struck thinking about connection. This might be a bit rambling but let me try to explain. Last week I boldly did what few of my peers have braved to do...I went (basically) without an Internet connection for an entire week! We had just moved into our new house and our new Internet … Continue reading Volunteering to Connect
As I listen to the news, I'm often quick to connect events, as well as the way we talk about them with whatever I'm reading. I'm currently re-reading William Ury's book The Third Side. I will leave the artful discussion of this idea to Ury himself (definitely check out the book!) but this idea of … Continue reading Pope Francis, John Boehner, and Bill Ury Walk into a Bar…
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