• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content

Third Ear Conflict Resolution

A holistic law firm dedicated to helping employers stay out of court and build the peaceful and productive work experiences we all want.

  • Client Application
  • About
    • The Firm
    • Nance L. Schick
    • Media Relations
  • Services
    • Penalty Resolution
    • Employment Mediation
    • Informal Resolution Facilitation
    • Employment Arbitration
    • Continuing Education & Training
  • Tools
    • DIYCR Book
    • YouTube Channel
    • Trainual
    • Conflict Resolution Resources
    • Recommended Reads
    • Resource Lists
    • Strategic Partners
  • Contact
    • Virtual Office
    • LinkedIn
  • Show Search
Hide Search

holistic lawyers

Is Your DEI Strategy Performative?

Nance Schick · Jan 31, 2023 ·

In my circles of Landmark Worldwide graduates, we often talk about how humans are intensely driven to look good or avoid looking bad. There’s no reason to punish yourself for having these default …

[Read more...] about Is Your DEI Strategy Performative?

Are Assumptions Hindering Our Racial Healing?

Nance Schick · Jan 16, 2023 ·

Photo from lookout on NJ hike

For some people and the employers that they work for, 2020 brought new or deeper exploration of racism, racial injustice, white supremacy, systemic racism, white fragility, white girl tears, and what …

[Read more...] about Are Assumptions Hindering Our Racial Healing?

What Can We Do About Institutional Racism?

Nance Schick · Jan 9, 2023 ·

Some of you are like me. You grew up poor and were raised by a woman far stronger than you feel you could ever be. You might have even grown up in Kentucky with me, when our state ranked among the …

[Read more...] about What Can We Do About Institutional Racism?

Confronting Your Own Racism*

Nance Schick · Jan 2, 2023 ·

Because of my work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), people continue to ask me how they will know if they are racist. They worry that they are and that they can't do anything about it. The …

[Read more...] about Confronting Your Own Racism*

Frequently Asked Questions About Strategic Planning

Nance Schick · Dec 26, 2022 ·

It's not easy keeping a business running smoothly for nearly 20 years, but I'll reach that milestone in June. Because of this, I am often asked for success tips. Below are some answers to some of the …

[Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions About Strategic Planning

How to Deal with Someone Who Believes a Liar*

Nance Schick · Dec 5, 2022 ·

It can be challenging and frustrating when someone you love believes a person who lies, but this doesn't have to end the relationship. This conflict can be resolved, and your relationship with this …

[Read more...] about How to Deal with Someone Who Believes a Liar*

Mediation Can Help Parties Avoid Injustices

Nance Schick · Nov 28, 2022 ·

Photo of Downtown Chicago

Early in my law career, I had the opportunity to see the power of mediation from the litigator's seat. I had already experienced it as a student and in competitions during law school, but when my …

[Read more...] about Mediation Can Help Parties Avoid Injustices

Nance L. Schick Selected for Super Lawyers List

Nance Schick · Oct 31, 2022 ·

Is that Super Lawyer Nance L. Schick on the mountain?

It's hard to believe this is my fifth year in a row being selected for the New York Metro Super Lawyers list, based on my work in alternative dispute resolution. This is an exclusive list, recognizing …

[Read more...] about Nance L. Schick Selected for Super Lawyers List

Seven Ways to Create the Peace You Want to See

Nance Schick · Jul 4, 2022 ·

(Updated from 10/17/2017) Here we go again. Another mass shooting. On a holiday. And several throughout the world over the weekend. I am reminded of October 16, 2017. That was another tense day …

[Read more...] about Seven Ways to Create the Peace You Want to See

Happy Birthday to Me–and to Third Ear Conflict Resolution This Month

Nance Schick · Jun 2, 2022 ·

Rainbow across canyon near San Diego

I love having a June birthday. It's almost mid-year, so it gives me an opportunity to benchmark my goals for the year and my progress toward them. I've learned not to make my current score be anything …

[Read more...] about Happy Birthday to Me–and to Third Ear Conflict Resolution This Month

  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to Next Page »

About

Nance L. Schick Affiliates Blog Book Contact

The Seven Choices

Forgive Yourself Acknowledge Yourself Forgive the World Free the Emotions Clear Your Mind Assume Nothing Listen with Your Heart

The Five Actions

Define the Conflict Identify the Interests Play with the Possibilities Create the Future Stay on PARR

Attorney Advertising. Privacy Policy. Nance L. Schick © 2007–2023

  • Your Third Ear
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn