by Lorraine Segal | Aug 17, 2026
Soft Front, Strong Back What does it mean to have a “soft front” and a “strong back” in conversations with difficult people? I heard this phrase in an article from The Greater Good Center by Simon Greer. His focus was on how to have community conversations with people...
by Lorraine Segal | Jul 20, 2026
Not by the Sword Can an act of kindness heal hatred and turn an enemy into an ally? Rabbi Michael Weisser’s experiences with a hate-filled white supremacist suggest the answer is yes. In 1991, the Jewish family of Rabbi Michael Weisser, newly arrived in Lincoln,...
by Lorraine Segal | Dec 15, 2025
Choosing the Light of Hope Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, Diwali, Solstice—what do these holidays from different religious and cultural traditions have in common? They all take place in the darkest part of the year, and they all bring light in their rituals. The return...
by Lorraine Segal | Nov 17, 2024
Fifteen Years of Conflict Remedy This month, November 2024, I have been writing and publishing my blog for fifteen years. I’m amazed I have kept it up all these years, but time truly does go quickly when you’re having fun! I’ve been reflecting on this achievement, and...
by Lorraine Segal | Sep 16, 2024
How to Make Every Mistake in a Conflict I read a letter in Dear Abby the other day which demonstrated a lot of the basic mistakes people make in a conflict. This one was about family dynamics, but the analysis and solution apply to many workplace situations as well....
