I’ll never forget the reaction. It was April 2024 and Olive Branch Solutions held our first facilitated dialogue in advance of the presidential election at a church in North County San Diego. It didn’t turn out the way you might think. There wasn’t a debate over candidates or policies. No one tried to persuade or

Why Dialogue Divided, confused, isolated, angry, and afraid. The people of the United States are in a tough spot right now.  Through the events of the last several months–a fraught election cycle, the inauguration of Donald Trump, megafires in California, ongoing wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and instability in the financial markets–I have been carefully

Effective Communication and a Fraught Election Season It’s no secret the 2024 election brought high emotions and polarization into communities across our country. For leaders of faith organizations, schools and workplaces, there was deep concern about how political differences would divide, alienate, and cause rifts that could take years to repair. This fall, Olive Branch

Ever wondered how to turn a heated argument into a harmonious dialogue? Or transform workplace tensions into opportunities for growth? Our founder Scott Silk, appears on an episode of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce: People, Purpose and Impact. You can find the full transcript and interview here – https://www.carlsbadpodcast.com/win-win-conflict-scott-silks-mediation-magic/