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Tales from the Table
After 25 years of raising a family together with countless laughs, a few tears, and our share of ups and downs, I re-proposed to my wife for our silver anniversary. And for a second time in my lucky life, she said yes! As we reminisced on how we got here, I realized that some of the best lessons we’.....
When it comes to negotiation, who’s watching can change everything. Public negotiations invite an unspoken actor: reputation. It can become less about “what’s the right outcome?” and more about “how do I look while getting it?”.....
I once had a revelation that transformed my understanding of leadership at the negotiating table. I previously believed leaders should always be front and center. But I learned that effective leadership sometimes means stepping back......
Negotiations often come down to one issue: one side wants change, while the other prefers the status quo. The current US tariffs highlight this dynamic. No matter your political views, this situation provides an interesting case: How can negotiators alter or preserve the existing state of affairs?.....