The Expert Podcast

• What are the top conflicts you've faced in life?
  • Lawsuits, probate disputes, divorces, neighborhood conflicts, employment issues, business disputes over billing or contracts—these are just a few examples.
  • All of these conflicts have one thing in common: they drain your energy, making it hard to enjoy daily life.
• How did the conflict resolve?
  • Was it through a court judgment, a failure to proceed, or did you simply give up and walk away?
  • What is the key factor that helps resolve conflicts—large or small?
• Mediators' Insight:
  • As mediators, we observe what helps break the logjam of a conflict and lead to resolution naturally, without needing outside help.
  • Think of conflict as a tug of war: While the flag may move only a few feet, no one walks away unscathed—whether you win or lose, there are always losses involved.
• Real-Life Experiences:
  • Even winning parties in lawsuits or disputes don’t feel victorious in the end. The losses often outweigh the gains, especially with legal fees and emotional tolls.
• What Factors Help Conflicts Dissolve?
  • Did a third party step in? Was there a turning point that resolved the issue?
  • If you’ve been in a conflict, share your experience and what made it go away.
• Avoiding Conflicts:
  • Looking back, were there conflicts you could have avoided?
  • Could different actions on your part or the other party’s have prevented the situation?
• Join the Conversation:
  • Share your thoughts in the comments about what helps resolve conflicts and how to avoid them in the first place.