Frequent change is an inevitable part of life, but recently, it feels more frequent and unpredictable than ever. As professionals striving to excel—whether we're licensed professionals, managers, …
HAQing Workplace Disputes
How to HAQ Political Conflicts
You might have seen that I went to Capitol Hill, was on the Tradeoffs podcast, and spoke to the Washington Post about my challenges with the Affordable Care Act. Without the Extended Premium Tax …
Ms. Schick Goes to Washington–to Advocate for Small Business Health Insurance
There's an old movie titled Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. In it, Jimmy Stewart plays an idealistic youth leader named Jefferson Smith who is unexpectedly appointed to the United States Senate. He …
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My Story, Our Strength: How Lived Experience Shapes Conflict Resolution
I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by Getrude Matshe for the Her Story Circle podcast. This platform aims to inspire, enlighten, and connect women globally through uplifting stories of …
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Ten Tips for Working Well with Third Ear Conflict Resolution
Because we have spent a lot of time in court over the years and handle legal actions daily, we sometimes forget that a sizable portion of the population rarely or never deals with lawyers. You might …
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A Message of Hope
Many Americans had great hope for a different outcome of the most recent Presidential election. We hoped the country was ready to elect a Black woman and move us one step farther from our racist and …
Helping Upjourney Readers Write an Apology Letter
Having contributed to prior Upjourney articles on apologies and letting go, I was later asked how to write an apology letter to a friend. This is my response. Consider a Phone Call Although I …
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The Human-AI Alliance: Envisioning Law’s Future
The human-AI alliance brings together human intellect and artificial intelligence (AI), and it is starting a new era for the legal profession. I recently explored this human-AI partnership on Bonnie …
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Unity Amidst DEI Challenges: It’s Up to Us to Come Together
The recent attacks on DEI initiatives are a real concern. As a diversity trainer, employment attorney, and someone committed to fostering unity, I feel the weight of these challenges. Yet I also …
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Who Are “They”? Why Conflict Resolution Requires Specificity
"They" are trying to take our rights, our jobs, our traditions, etc. "They" want to keep us divided or _______. [Fill in the blank]. We’ve all heard it, or even said it ourselves. Who Are …
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