Ryan Reynolds on Mediation

You know him as Deadpool. You know him as the Mint Mobile guy. You may even know him as the owner of the Wrexham Red Dragons. But did you know Ryan Reynolds credits learning conflict resolution as being the single most important driver to his success?

“Instead of focusing on trying to win an argument or "beat somebody" that he disagrees with, Reynolds said he strives to empathize and validate what the other person is saying by actively listening and acknowledging their feelings — then, suddenly, "they're an ally, even if it doesn't happen in the moment," he said.”

Mastering the art of conflict resolution starts with showing appreciation for someone, actively listening to them and emphasizing that you want to solve the problem together, In mediation, these skills are essential … and not just from the mediator. When everyone involved is trying to find a mutually satisfying resolution, then progress can be made.

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