Unemployment rates are still at 4.1% from the latest Department of Labor findings and employees expect competitive salary and benefits. As a decision
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In Keith Girard's article on RIABiz, "What to make of a $239M-AUM RIA dwindling to $191M then suing Schwab for $100M as the alleged cause of the asset
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I’ve talked before about the pitfalls of “winning,” in a previous entry. In it, I explore the differences between winning and success (defined as
The Pygmalion Effect: Part Two
In Part One, I shared the story of Nancy, a former client who was letting her expectations impede what was otherwise shaping up to be a fair and
3 Simple And Effective Steps To Dominate Negotiations
Kevin Kruse from Forbes interviewed me about the nuances of Clarity, Detachment and Equlibrium and how authentic negotiating differs from traditional
The Pygmalion Effect: Part One
In any negotiation, we bring with us a certain set of expectations to the table. We expect each material point to be contentious. Traditional tactics
Learning How to Unlearn
If the last few years have taught me anything, it’s that we’re really attached to what we know—or think we know. Adding to this is the sheer breadth
Living an Integrated Life
We’d all benefit from more hours in the day. This is especially true for entrepreneurs. When I was getting my firm off the ground, it was a near
You’re Approaching Your Business Relationships Wrong
What’s holding you back from making the most of your network? “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” -Maya Angelou You