In negotiations, givers are smarter than takers

Viewed in The New York Times. Many books and articles have been written about deal-making and what does and does not work for those involved in trying to get opposing parties to agree to terms that are mutually agreeable and beneficial to both parties in negotiations.  Perhaps the most iconic book on the subject, The… More

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I’ve worked from home for 22 years. Here’s what I’ve learned.

Viewed in The Wall Street Journal. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to unfold globally with over a million confirmed cases as of this writing, a great number of individuals are choosing to or being forced into working remotely from home. Many of these employees have never worked remotely before, and many companies have a limited… More

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The changeable organization

Viewed on McKinsey. When a company is underperforming, or identifies substantial opportunities for growth in ways outside of its traditional models, decisions are sometimes made to transform an entire organization around new goals. To be sure, such an approach is not to be taken lightly, and it is a holistic organizational undertaking. In “The Changeable… More

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