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Self Control, Radishes, and Change
By Steven G. Mehta
Why is it that at the end of the day, it is easier for you to snap at your spouse than the beginning? Why do telemarketers advertise late at night, when you are tired? Why is it hard to get out of the rut and change your routine? The answer is that you… Continue
Added by Steven G. Mehta on June 10, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments
Looking in the Mirror
By Steven G. Mehta
One of the most common things that people say when trying to understand how an action might affect another person is to say, “put yourself in the other person's shoes.” Recent research, however,… Continue
Added by Steven G. Mehta on June 8, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments
Mediators Drafting Settlement Documents
There is considerable debate amongst the mediation community as to whether a mediator can draft documents for the parties. Some mediators say that doing so leads to them practicing… Continue
Added by Steven G. Mehta on June 1, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments
Are You Angry or is it Just a Tactic?
By Steven G. Mehta
Many weeks during mediation, it appears that not a day will go by without having some overt demonstration of anger being shown by one of the participants during the mediation. The question, however, is whether the anger has an effect on the negotiations. Anecdotally, it cannot… Continue
Added by Steven G. Mehta on May 27, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments
Don't Touch, Especially the Women
There have been several studies over the years that show that slight physical contact between two people interacting is good for the connectivity of the person. However, I just saw an article that reflects that touching might increase risk taking.… Continue
Added by Steven G. Mehta on May 25, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment
Wash Your Hands Clean of the Matter OR Decision
By Steven G. Mehta
It always fascinates me how the small things can make subtle differences in the way we make decisions. I always think about these issues and how negotiators will make decisions. One metaphor I recently thought about was the one of washing… Continue
Added by Steven G. Mehta on May 19, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments
Argument Clinic
Just for fun, I thought you might like the argument clinic. Here it… Continue
Added by Steven G. Mehta on May 12, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments
New Window On Mediation Offices Without Windows
I have for a long time been thinking about how to create a window in a windowless environment. Perhaps I have seen too many science fiction movies where you can change the scene at will. I even joked with my friend and told her that I could live by the beach with a…
Added by Steven G. Mehta on May 10, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments
How to Not Choke in the Mediation on Game Day
I have started to read some material written by Jonah Lehrer, a contributing editor at Wired and author of…
Added by Steven G. Mehta on May 6, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments
New Case on Mediation Confidentiality
By Steven G. Mehta
There has been a new case in California regarding mediation confidentiality. The gist of the case is to create an exception to confidentiality for communications between an attorney and her client -- especially for purposes of malpractice claims.
Here is… Continue
Added by Steven G. Mehta on April 30, 2010 at 12:30am — No Comments
Let a Global Audience Decide Your Dispute
By Steven G. Mehta
The legal and ADR might just have a new tool to use in their conflict resolution toolbox. I recently wrote an article about this in the Daily Journal. I thought you might like to see the content of the article...
Los Angeles Daily Journal, Friday… Continue
Added by Steven G. Mehta on April 27, 2010 at 12:30am — No Comments
Mindfulness in Mediation Matters a Must
By Steven G. Mehta
For some time now, I have tried to practice the concept of being mindful or meditation before starting a mediation. I started thinking about meditation and mediation about two years ago as a result of hearing how some people viewed it as the reason for their… Continue
Added by Steven G. Mehta on April 25, 2010 at 12:30am — No Comments
pack
By Steven G. Mehta
Going to vacation for me is always a fascinating experience. The week before the vacation you go crazy to try and get ready for vacation, and the week that you return is crazy trying to catch up. But that week or two that you are gone is blissful. And you… Continue
Added by Steven G. Mehta on April 21, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments
Embryo Custody Mediation
By Steven G. Mehta
What will a mother in Missouri, a parent in California, and a mediator in San Francisco do with the case of embryonic mediation? A news story out of the San Francisco Chronicle reported on the story of a couple in California that contractually gave embryos to… Continue
Added by Steven G. Mehta on April 18, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments
May I now introduce John and Jane Doe and Other Sexist References We Still Make
By Steven G. Mehta
Since March is National Women's History Month, I thought it would be interesting to add a small contribution to the information regarding gender differences. Vickie Pynchon has been dedicating this month in her… Continue
Added by Steven G. Mehta on April 18, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments
What to Charge? The How and Why.
As you may know, I conducted a seminar on a 112 ways to succeed in your mediation practice recently and promised the participants that I would slowly place my… Continue
Added by Steven G. Mehta on April 15, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments
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