For this week’s episode, make sure you don’t mistake the casualness for lack of substance.
I’ve known Clarence Easterday for a “hot minute” as the kids say.
He is a veteran of the trucking industry with more than three decades of experience and, luckily for me, a dear friend.
Clarence is now a Senior Advisor for Western Express, a motor carrier with 3,330 power units and over 1,800 trailers, but he can rub elbows with drivers as easily as he can shake hands with the suits.
And because of this, he has seen a LOT of mediations in his tenure.
As of 2021, Clarence is also the founder of McCalla Unlimited, an organization focused on resolving conflicts through mediation for those whose financial means often don’t allow them to afford such services.
We talk about Clarence’s early years and how his military service shaped him as a leader.
Other topics include the importance of empathy in mediations, the growing disconnect between the insurance industry and young attorneys, and a litany of war-stories from our time as mediators.
While it’s definitely heavy on the legal side of things, I think the light-hearted nature and focus on conflict-resolution makes it a conversation for anyone.
Enjoy the show!
