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Sep 14, 20213 min read
70 At 70 (70th Blog Entry/Living 70th Year)
This marks the 70th blog entry and I am living my 70th year. I trust with age comes wisdom. Seeking feedback and advice from YOU.


Sep 7, 20217 min read
Negotiating with the New Afghanistan?
We must hold the Taliban accountable for their actions. This is not about faith and trust. We are being pragmatic. - John Kirby, Pentagon...

Aug 31, 20218 min read
Was the 2019 Taliban Doha Agreement Really a Negotiation? Probably Not!
Trump called the Taliban "Great negotiators." Sometimes it is necessary to negotiate with the Devil but use strengths, not weaknesses.

Aug 24, 20217 min read
Was Biden's Afghanistan Speech Persuasive? No!
US President gave a speech on April 16, 2020, on the Afghanistan "situation." It was not persuasive and not responsive to the crises.

Aug 17, 20215 min read
Employment Law: Negotiating Overtime, Engagement & Criminal Issues
Negotiating Employment Law Issues is dynamic. Issues range from "ban the box" to CEO salaries to FLSA in re overtime pay + job engagement.

Aug 10, 20217 min read
Employment Law: Negotiating Between Personal and Work Time
Employment Law is dynamic. One evolving issue is to distinguish between work and professional time. I draw a fairly clear line.

Aug 3, 20216 min read
Negotiating Social Media and Employment Hiring
Despite warnings, potential employers continue to check social media during the hiring process. Job seekers need to be aware and clean up.


Jul 27, 20216 min read
Not in the Negotiation Mood? Let's Negotiate That!
Negotiation works best when all parties are in the negotiation mood. If one is not, they need to be persuaded to envision the rewards.

Jul 20, 20218 min read
How to Persuade the COVID Unvaccinated-Part 2
How to persuade the unvaccinated part two is a great challenge. The key is to rely on science, doctors, nurses and pharmacists.

Jul 13, 20217 min read
How To Persuade the COVID Unvaccinated
Persuading the unvaccinated is like a typical behavior change. This needs to be reframed to a medical decision. Reminder texts work.
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