REAL-WORLD INSIGHTS

Published: Jul 22 , 2019
Author: Randy Kutz

Of all the media and fan sites dedicated to probing every nuance of Netflix’s must-watch series Stranger Things, the experts might be missing something obvious but rather profound. I’m not a big TV or movie buff, but certain themes and genres tend to excite my interests more than others, and this show definitely represents one of them. Yet while so many journalists and bloggers have focused on the minutiae, they seem to have glossed over the extraordinary — namely, the line that separates the believable from unbelievable. Personally, I’m amazed by the creative minds that come up with such fantastical ideas. It’s truly a unique gift and a point of instruction to take with you to the negotiation table.

Published: Jul 15 , 2019
Author: Brian Buck

There I was, locked in a crowded room in China, wondering what my next move was going to be. I was on a shopping excursion that was taking some turns I hadn’t anticipated, as I unsuccessfully attempted to negotiate with a shop owner over a gift for my wife. Something had to change if I was going to get that gift and escape that room.

Published: Jul 08 , 2019
Author: Sandy Sbarra

When your only daughter is getting married, all you want to do is help her put on the best wedding possible . . . within reason. My daughter and I have strong personalities, and I was preparing for the inevitable arguments as we planned her big day. To avoid them, I gave her complete control over how she could spend the wedding budget that my wife and I had set aside. That seemed to keep the peace, with the exception of one surprising argument.