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How Can Employees Address Power Imbalances in Workplace Conflicts?

Nance Schick · Apr 16, 2025 ·

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Workplace conflict is tough enough, but when there’s a power imbalance (whether real or perceived), it can feel overwhelming. I’ve seen it time and again: employees feel powerless against management, …

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How to Resolve Workplace Disputes Without Going to Court

Nance Schick · Feb 24, 2025 ·

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Employers and employees alike are exhausted by the inefficiency and stress of traditional court battles to resolve workplace disputes. These conflicts, often underestimated in their impact, can lead …

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Navigating Conflict: When to Consider a Mediator

admin · Sep 18, 2023 ·

DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of types of conflict that might be appropriate for mediation. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice …

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Are We All a Little Bit Racist?

Nance Schick · Jan 24, 2022 ·

(Updated from 01/14/2015) The first time I heard about this song and watched the video, I was uncomfortable. I had been taught to reject the stereotypes portrayed, and it was disturbing to see them …

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Frequently Asked Questions About Racism in the United States

Nance Schick · Jan 17, 2022 ·

Racism is not going to disappear on its own. Open and honest discussions with a great deal of third ear listening will be required to make any progress. Here are some of the questions about racism …

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Do You Want Equality or Control?

Nance Schick · Jun 1, 2020 ·

A client reminded me this week that the United Nations was concerned about increasing acts of racism in the United States and Europe back in 2017. I was the Main Representative to the UN for a …

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Making Mediation Work for Your Clients

Nance Schick · Jan 23, 2019 ·

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Have you ever considered how the legal process impacts clients on a personal level? Regardless of your answer, this mediation continuing legal education (CLE) course is for you. Most law firm …

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Why Do Parties Reject Mediation If It Works?

Nance Schick · Sep 18, 2017 ·

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We are human. Thus, we don't always choose to take actions that work. How many people do you know who want to lose weight, yet they don't change their eating habits or maintain an exercise program, …

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It Begins with the Listening

Nance Schick · Dec 5, 2016 ·

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Listen for the hurt, the broken dreams, and the opportunities to heal them. Listen for the fears, the shame, and the cue to hug them. Listen not for the hate that developed in a …

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