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If we were humble, nothing would change us-neither praise nor discouragement. If someone were to criticize us, we would not feel discouraged. If someone were to praise us, we also would not feel proud.

-Mother Teresa

When freedom does not have a purpose, when it does not wish to know anything about the rule of law engraved in the hearts of men and women, when it does not listen to the voice of conscience, it turns against humanity and society.

-Pope John Paul II

Steps to Successful Negotiation

1. Do your homework.

Before the negotiations begin, analyze the situation carefully and plan your strategy.

2. Enter the negotiations with a "win-win" orientation.

Winning at the expense of the other party will inevitably return to haunt you. Consistently and persistently communicate the attitude that you can both win from your agreement. Indeed, a truly successful negotiation is one in which both parties have their needs met.

3. Don’t be afraid to take a break.

Calling for a recess is not a sigh of weakness. On the contrary, you will almost always return with a stronger hand.

4. Monitor the agreement following acceptance.

If your expectations aren’t being met, find out why. Perhaps the agreement needs to be revised, or the other party doesn’t really understand it. Give the benefit of the doubt before you jump to what might be an unwarranted conclusion of noncompliance.

Source: Smart Moves by Sam Deep and Lyle Sussman, 1990.

Compromise is the art of dividing a cake in such a way that everyone believes he got the biggest piece.

-Anonymous

Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him and to let him know that you trust him.

-Booker T. Washington

Be at peace with your own soul, then heaven and earth will be at peace with you.

-Saint Jerome

The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.

-Saint Teresa of Avila

The peacemaker has a single vocation: to keep the vision of oneness, of wholeness, of unity, of God’s unconditional love for all, alive in the marketplace.

-Mary Lou Kownachi, OSB