“A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for.” – William G.T. Shedd Now, folks, let me tell you something about life—it ain’t meant to be spent sittin’ on the porch, rocking back and forth, waiting for the wind to blow … Continue readingPerception and Uncertainty: How We See the Unknown
Anything you say can and will be used against you—not just in a court of law, but in the grand tribunal of life where jealous hearts and scheming minds are always listening. Believe it or not, the world is brimming with people who’d rather see … Continue readingThe Art of Saying Nothing
If there’s one thing folks ought to learn before they sit down at a table with their so-called enemies, it’s this: The truth’s got nothing to do with it. What matters is who’s holding the bigger stick and how tired their arm is from holding … Continue readingThe Unforgiving Table: A Masterclass in Negotiation and the Hard Lessons of Power
The Game of Business: Allies, Enemies, and the Illusion of Loyalty You see, a man in business is a lot like a politician and a guy crossing the Amazon in a canoe. He knows the rocks are there, he knows the current is strong, and … Continue readingAlliances, Allies, Allies and more damn Allies – the Illusion of Loyalty