By Brian Buck | 01/25/2021
No Power?
My past week can pretty much be summed up in two words: no power! Literally. I live in Southern California,…
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By Brian Buck | 01/18/2021
It’s Worse Than You Think
Have you ever tried to do something new? I’m not talking about ordering that new dish at your favorite restaurant…
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By Brian Buck | 01/11/2021
Transition of Power
This past week was a disturbing start to a highly anticipated 2021. The last time the U.S. Capitol succumbed to…
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By Brian Buck | 12/07/2020
Coal or Vaccine?
What’s on your holiday wish list this year? Instead of the latest electronic gadget or the hottest fashion statement, you’ve…
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By Brian Buck | 11/30/2020
The Problem With Giving In
You‘ve worked your butt off to get this deal done and you’re at the finish line. The contract has cleared…
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By Brian Buck | 11/23/2020
Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love it. It’s not just about the tryptophan-induced food coma that ends the day,…
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By Brian Buck | 11/16/2020
Before You Walk Away
Pop the champagne — it’s over! After a hard-fought battle, lots of long hours, and an enormous amount of back…
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By Brian Buck | 11/09/2020
Let It Go, It’s Time To Come Together
Oh, no — I’m not talking about Democrats and Republicans here. I think we’ve all had enough of their Hatfield-McCoy-style…
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By Brian Buck | 11/02/2020
Vote for a Better Deal
This will be a relatively brief soapbox session. After all, by this point in the election cycle, you’re probably as…
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By Brian Buck | 10/26/2020
The Scariest Things I’ve Seen
With Halloween right around the corner, I got to thinking about the scariest things that I’ve seen as a negotiator.…
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By Brian Buck | 10/19/2020
I Screwed Up
I hate when I make a mistake. It’s not because I expect to be perfect; it’s because I find that…
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By Brian Buck | 10/12/2020
Get Used to Disappointment
During The Princess Bride’s epic sword fight scene, Inigo Montoya asks his opponent, Westley, who he is. Westley responds, “No…
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