Monthly Archives: July 2012

Optimism, Pessimism, and Realism

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Zach Schaefer

If I read another Facebook post where someone describes themselves as a “realist” I might start pulling out my beard hair, which would really hurt. We live in a cosmopolitan society where lots of different people and opinions bump into … Continue reading →

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Training Hecklers

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Zach Schaefer

A few months back I was conducting a training seminar for about 30 law enforcement officials. The title of the presentation was “Mediation Skills in Law Enforcement.” After some brief introductions and stereotypical presentation humor, I began to summarize the … Continue reading →

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