Shelley-Anne Salisbury talks to Bob Oberstein, the "Positive" mediator

09/07/21 • 28 min

Bob Oberstein has been resolving conflicts for over 50 years. He’s represented both employees and employers in the private and public sectors. In recognition of his service Bob was awarded the U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Director's Award for lifetime achievement in promoting positive Labour Management Relations. Bob told me his blood type is B positive so positivity literally runs through his veins and he approaches life and mediation with huge optimism. He says there are "no problems only infinite possibilities". I learnt a great deal from Bob and found his positivity infectious. I think you will too!

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