With the advent of artificial intelligence ethics is taking on additional importance. The Harvard Program on…
Some situations are clear. Sometimes there is no doubt someone else is in the wrong. They may not even…
Research has shown that 58% of businesses reinvent themselves at least every three years. Think about that…
When you are involved with a negotiation with the IRS or another party where it appears there may be…
Previously on this blog tips have been presented on how to negotiate closure, how to close a deal in a…
After the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis Minnesotans are taking a good hard look at themselves. This…
Recently an emergency room doctor, Dr. Lorna M. Breen, working continuous 12 hour shifts in NYC committed…
Here it is Memorial Day weekend. For most of us that gives us an extra day off. For many of us we are working…
Have you ever worked for a great leader or manager? What did you like about the person? Have you ever worked…
We all know the phrase when the going gets tough the tough get going. We appreciate the idiom. But what about…
There are many articles out there on what to do in a crisis, during a pandemic, working from home etc., but…
In a group negotiation there are a host of interests that need to be addressed. Parties often distrust one…
If you follow this blog you have seen commentary on soft skills or what I refer to as the critical skills of…
During this time of sheltering in place, it is still important to stay connected with others. Even Abraham…
When a deal looks like it is lost, the perspective of both sides is to simply dig and go to the next level…
With many people transitioning from the office to home or from infrequently in the office to permanently in…
With that impact of the Corvid -19 virus a lot more of us are working in isolation at home or at other venues…
We are in an interesting time. Never have we seen a pandemic like this before in our lives. What if you are…
When everyone is aligned and on the same page that feels great emotionally, mentally and physically. Is that…
Managers try to set goals for their employees that are developed with the best of intentions, but the real…
Conflict is not all bad. Conflict is very good when focused on a well-defined problem. Conflict in this sense…
Many articles have been written regarding the five conflict management styles we use every day. Similarly,…
Here are some tips on negotiating closure whether at work, home or in life. Working on my latest book (no…
Constructive positive dissent if managed well can be very beneficial in finding a resolution to a conflict.…
Some very famous and well-known people have been quoted about teamwork and collaboration. We know what…
We have been taught from an early age to think in threes. ABC, 123, three little pigs, three blind mice,…
Working with attorneys, accountants, appraisers and business owners I see a lot stress and issues associated…
When you think of negotiations, do you think about the IRS? With all of the negatives on TV about the big bad…
Most people understand each other’s positions and often the interests of each other. The hang up can instead…
Collaborative leadership is all about giving employees a voice, a chance and autonomy in decision making.…