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Oct. 19, 2011

Jeffrey Krivis

Neutral, First Mediation Encino

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Daily Journal: What childhood lessons helped you become a successful neutral?

Krivis: My 6th grade teacher offered me the lead role in our graduation play. There was supposed to be a co-lead and I suggested my best friend for the role, but the teacher declined, saying my friend had a speech impediment and he didn't want that to be seen by the parents and other teachers. I took a stand and told the teacher that I wouldn't accept the role unless my friend was co... (continued)

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