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Not one to have low expectations for herself or anyone else, Nance's first response to a question about lowering expectations was not good. "I thought, 'No, no, no. This is not what we want or need to …
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A few months ago, I was asked by a journalist how to fire an incompetent employee. I won't name the journalist because I know what one unfavorable comment can do to a career. I also try not to shame …
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You can probably tell by now that I read a lot. My goal each year is to read at least 12 books, and I usually exceed that easily. I read a lot of business and self-improvement books because I'm …
(Updated from 07/17/2017 post) Because I am often in court and handle legal actions daily, I sometimes forget that a large portion of the population rarely or never deals with lawyers. They might …
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In this video, Nance shares her experience requesting a #restorativejustice plea conference in the case against her teenage assailant, and how the #courts weren't prepared to deliver what mattered …
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In this video, Nance discusses the cost of litigation with Michael Patrick Owen. There is a cost to litigation, both financial and emotional Sometimes it is necessary It’s worthwhile to have a …
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In this video, Nance discusses the benefits of mediation with Michael Patrick Owen. Some questions discussed: Is mediation the answer to your dispute? Are you planning to go back to work? Is …
Mediation is a private conflict resolution process in which the parties in dispute co-create an enforceable agreement settling the dispute, with the help of a neutral third-party. You might choose …
Nance was asked by TalkSpace's Brittney Saline about healthy versus unhealthy conflict resolution techniques. Naturally, she encouraged mediation for those who have reached an impasse. Below are some …
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How do I know if my conflict is right for mediation? There isn't a quick answer to this question that satisfies us, so I answered it in another blog post. How can I dissolve my business …
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