Always a fascinating question is who makes the best mediator? Personality and receptivity to mediation training are the keys.

Employment Law is dynamic. Negotiating is necessary in creating and implement new laws such as banning social media snooping by employers.

Negotiators need the know The Rest of the Story. So often the surface story does not reveal underlying needs and motives. Probe mo

An effective mediator does not need subject matter expertise. What they do need is expert command of the mediation process.

Negotiators become more effective, more competent if they know themselves-their skills. The Johari Window is one instrument for doing so.

Alexi Navalny is Russian Putin's main opposition. N was poisoned, returned to Russia and imprisoned. Can he be effective from prison?

Leaders need negotiation skills. Ukraine President Zelensky=Effective Leader v. Russian Putin=Ineffective Leader.

Many people fear negotiation much like they fear conflict. They can overcome this fear by practice and preparatio

There are times when a mediation does not end in an agreement. Don't give up! Analyze first. Consider options? Take action!

Deception during a negotiation comes in many forms and must be managed. An effective negotiator is an honest broker=their reputation.