This month, we've been focusing on Choice #1: Forgive Yourself for Having Conflicts, which is one of the Seven Choices from my book, DIY Conflict Resolution: Seven Choices and Five Actions of a …
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Forgive Yourself for Bad Investments of Time, Money, and Energy
The past week has painfully reminded me why I went to law school and chose to focus on resolving conflicts. As I told the nurse’s aide at the rehabilitation center where my mom has been since early …
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What Are Three Things You Are Willing to Forgive Yourself For?
I am committed to leaving you more empowered than when we met, so on this blog I post information on topics such as working with an attorney or distinguishing between arbitration and mediation, as …
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How Do I Conquer My Money Fears?
I have been there, and I revisit these fears on occasion--probably even more often than I care to admit. I still have student loan debt that I hope to pay off before I retire. I haven't found health …
Can I Choose a Mediator with Industry Experience?
Of Course! Mediation is all about the parties having a choice and the power they need to create their own resolutions. There are some disputes that involve complex issues, such as patents or …
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Nance L. Schick Partners with Dan Miller’s 48 DAYS Podcast for Special Giveaway
Nance listens to Dan Miller's 48 DAYS podcast while at the gym and has been a long-time listener. We love his straightforward, yet compassionate and mindful advice. It is inspiring and empowering. …
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Seven Reasons to Pay People Who Perform Services for Your FOR-Profit Business
Some of my favorite leaders encourage people to volunteer their services when they are seeking a career change. There are still plenty of businesses that post unpaid internship positions that also …
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How You Might Accidentally Hire an Undocumented Employee
Many of us consider ourselves law-abiding citizens. We pay our income taxes, comply with numerous regulations, purchase mandatory insurance policies, and refrain from stealing, killing, and cheating. …
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Nine Reasons Not to Hire Undocumented Workers
I understand, even what I don't condone. I get it. You are in a sanctuary city, where your Mayor appreciates the risks you take to help people who have broken the law. Like mine, your ancestors might …
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Types of People Who Might Prefer Mediation to Litigation
One website reports that the average number of federal tort, or injury, lawsuits filed each year in the United States is 512,000. From there, you can probably estimate that a large number of tort …
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