As some of you know, I teach Organizational Collaboration and Conflict Resolution through the Creighton program at The Werner Institute. I have come to love the 7 week journey I take three times a year, with a group of engaged students all seeking to make a positive difference in the world.

A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak about my book, Peace at Work: The HR Manager's Guide to Workplace Mediation at a residency in Omaha. I offered a free copy to participants. Of…