Wait...I thought mediators don't have opinions? Well, as a mediator, my impartiality in any dispute is the cornerstone of my value to the parties I serve. But, sitting on the mediator's perch for nearly a decade now, across hundreds of different disputes, has brought some important perspective and insight into the origins of so many disputes and how parties can most effectively manage those disagreements on a pathway toward resolution. The purpose of this blog is to integrate