Our daughter, Taylor, recently left Colorado Springs to move to Hawaii. Her relocation had something to do with the reassignment of her handsome Army soldier, Ross. Talk about a big change. Not only did they go from mountains to island living but they will have spent almost two months living

Sometimes clients want the services you offer provided in a different format or manner. Yesterday, my clients wanted information about negotiating deals delivered in a way they could ask questions. They needed real time answers tailored to their most pressing needs. Instead ofa big production and well-delivered speech, they wanted

Wow! #6 and highest-ranked woman. Thank YOU for your support in helping me reach this honor these last six years. What’s fun is I’m using one Guru’s, Deepak Malhotra, textbook in my negotiation and dispute resolution classes at The University of Texas at Dallas and was speaking with another Guru,

Today is my second week of teaching at Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas. I’m a professor of practice which means no research requirement. I teach two classes of graduate students and one class of undergraduates in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution. UTD offers great students, colleagues, and a fabulous

Hey, it’s snowing in Dallas. No big deal for those who drive and work in the snow and cold weather for half the year. However, in Dallas when it snows or we have ice, some people have issues negotiating driving. Schools close, and Texans hunker down to stay warm. However,

🎄Are you experiencing any last minute, holiday frenzy? ❓Have you stressed over the holiday preparations? Please stop. Be kind to yourself. If things don’t go as planned, you’ll create a different plan. 🔍Have you observed others not behaving at their best? This time of year can invite the Scrooges and

Successful negotiators and leaders generally credit their skills to learning best practices from others. This past weekend I was fortunate to attend the National Speakers Association CSP/CPAE Summit. The event was held In Minneapolis, Minnesota, and designed for speakers holding the Certified Speaking Professional designation and/or recognition in the CPAE/Hall

Recently, I heard a different take on the lyrics to the song “What the World Needs Now” recorded by Jackie DeShannon in 1965. Yesterday, I posted about our cruise on the Love Boat which is Princess Cruises Regal Princess. You may have read about how lovely and approachable the entire

Just when you thought all the requests to vote for candidates had stopped, I’m asking you to vote for me. ❓Would you take one minute to vote for me in the 2025 Global Guru selection? Here’s the link: https://globalgurus.org/negotiation/ What’s the backstory? Six years ago, I was nominated by my

Negotiating the requirements of the military is not easy. You may feel disconnected or a lack of control for your future. You face separation from friends and family, uncertainty for the future, exposure to violence, and a risk of injury or death. It is amazing leaders continue to pledge their

I just spent a day and a half with the strong negotiators at Paladin fs, LLC. Like other high performers, they are constantly “sharpening their saw” to improve skills and do that much better negotiating for their clients. These micro meetings or strategic company retreats often bring in subject matter

I had the privilege of spending two days with NAWIC Midwest Region for their conference last week at the request of Barb Allen. We kicked off at Ranken Technical College with a private tour by President Don Pohl and his executive staff. Practical, great education, commitment to student success, plus