Bringing Peace Into the Room examines the personal qualitiesthat make a mediator effective. The eminent authors of this volumego beyond traditional descriptions of academic training,theoretical orientation, and refinement of technique to confrontissues related to personal temperament and the crucialpsychological, intellectual and spiritual qualities of themediation professional? qualities that are often the mostpotent elements of successful mediation. In this comprehensiveresource, Daniel Bowling and David Hoffman bring together a stellarpanel of practitioners, academics, teachers, and trainers in thefield? Michele LeBaron, Kenneth Cloke, Robert Benjamin, DonSaposnek, Sara Cobb, Peter Adler, Jonathan Reitman, Lois Gold,Marvin Johnson, and others? ¾who share their personalexperiences as mediators. Each contributor demonstrates that at thevery heart of conflict resolution is the subtle interaction betweenthe parties and the mediator's personal and authentic style.