The Ultimate Hardball Tactic!

Russia has engaged in the ultimate hardball tactic: it invaded Ukraine. Watching this invasion unfold reminded me of hardball negotiations and tactics. As defined in The Business Professor,  “hardball  tactics”: …are measures used in a negotiation to set a competitive tone. It generally involves using some form or power, leverage, [Read More]

By |February 25th, 2022|Negotiation Strategy|

A Bully in Real Life

Life’s lessons come when you least expect them, and my mediation training comes in handy at such unexpected times. Recently, my husband and I adopted another English springer spaniel- Buddy. He is about 6 years old, and my husband and I are still getting to know Buddy and his temperament. Last [Read More]

By |May 26th, 2017|Odd stuff|

When A Bully Refuses To Dance!

Recently, I posted blogs on the necessity of "dancing" and on "difficult people". This past week, both topics collided in a mediation! What an experience! The matter was a simple automobile accident in which defendant admitted liability. So, I thought to myself prior to the mediation (and after reading the [Read More]

By |November 25th, 2011|Actual Mediations|
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