mediation
Mediation is the noble ritual of silencing the clamor of opposing parties to flaunt one’s invisible authority. It proclaims fairness with a loud voice while essentially dumping both sides’ grievances onto the same pile of disclaimers. Wielding the shield of justice, it secretly enjoys the freedom of belonging to neither side. Unnoticed and unthanked, it holds the true art of victory in moments forgotten by all. In boardrooms, the honor of having “facilitated” trumps any tangible result.