I’m wary of how prevalent the word “toxic” has become in discourse because it can shut down curiosity about why people behave the way they do. Yet the phrase “toxic positivity” usefully names a pattern: insisting on upbeat thinking while avoiding or dismissing real distress. That avoidance may come from […]
Monthly Archives: June 2026
By Shane Dempsey, ARC partner The IPMO‘s In Conversation With series has featured discussions with mediators from around the world who have influenced our professional practice. It was an absolute pleasure to speak to Ken Cloke back in March 2026 about “The Magic in Mediation”, informed by his 2023 book […]