Staying curious is often the hardest thing for people to do when they are in conflict. Instead, they find themselves stuck in their own side of things. Karleen Savage is a certified hostage and crisis negotiator with years of experience in commercial and domestic mediation. She is also an expert in conflict resolution, holding a master's degree in the subject.

Karleen has dedicated her life to helping others resolve their conflicts in a peaceful and amicable manner. She developed the Savage Theory of Resolution®, a five-skill model that can be used to resolve any conflict. Formerly an assistant professor, Karleen negotiated the opening of mediation to counties impacting hundreds of thousands of people in the future. She also launched a mediation internship program at a local university. She currently offers various online courses on conflict communication through her site: KarleenSavage.com.

Mother of seven children and married for over three decades, Karleen knows a thing or two about conflict resolution! With her extensive experience and knowledge in the field, she is dedicated to helping others learn to resolve disagreements with confidence. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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