By Brian Buck | 02/04/2019
Can’t Negotiate Everything!
Almost ⅓ of the population watched the Super Bowl. Did you see when Bill Belichick negotiated with the referee? Or…
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By Brian Buck | 01/28/2019
My Secret Identity
I live a double life. When people find out what I do for a living, misconceptions abound. People’s expectations of…
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By Brian Buck | 01/24/2019
Shouting Too Loud
I’m sitting in a Starbucks at an airport, and on the wall opposite me is a sign proudly announcing “99%…
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By Brian Buck | 01/21/2019
No More Resolutions!
I have done a lot of personal development over the last decade and, as such, I decided I should write…
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By Brian Buck | 01/17/2019
Another fine mess!
Ever found yourself in that nightmare scenario when you are in front of another party in a negotiation and the…
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By Brian Buck | 01/14/2019
Persuasion Run-A-Muck
Last week, President Trump and Democratic Leaders Schumer and Pelosi provided their persuasive arguments about the government shutdown and funding…
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By Brian Buck | 01/07/2019
Negotiating with Yourself?
We all face the New Year with a variety of perspectives – simplify… clarify… amplify… save money… make more money……
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By Brian Buck | 12/19/2018
Naughty or nice?
Every child knows that it is the time of year when all the good and bad deeds (and thoughts) you…
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By Brian Buck | 12/10/2018
Make A Choice
Almost every morning I ask my girls the wrong question, “What would you like for breakfast?” I say it’s wrong,…
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By Brian Buck | 12/06/2018
Time is on your side. Or is it?
Despite Facebook telling me I’m a genius because I know what “fastidious” means (it also told me I’m a dead…
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By Brian Buck | 12/03/2018
Elephant in the Room
There it is. You can’t ignore it. But you do. No one says anything. We pretend it’s not there. But…
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By Brian Buck | 11/22/2018
Guess what
Guess what’s coming? Not difficult, really! John Lewis has released its new ad, the shops are full of tinsel and…
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