Steven G. Mehta's Blog – June 2010 Archive (3)

Self Control, Radishes, and Change

Previously Published on Mediation Matters

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

Previously Posted on Mediation Matters

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

Previously Posted on Mediation Matters

By Steven G. Mehta

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