When we think about negotiation, we often picture boardrooms, contracts, and high-stakes deals. But what if I told you that some of the most powerful negotiation lessons come not from the corporate world, but from the realm of parenting? After all, the daily dance of guiding, influencing, and sometimes persuading...

Negotiation is an art—a delicate dance between asserting your needs and understanding those of others. But when you’re negotiating with someone who is bipolar or schizophrenic, that dance becomes even more intricate. In these situations, it’s not just about getting what you want; it’s about engaging with empathy, patience, and...

All my kids have flown the coop. My daughter moved into her new digs in the city last weekend and the boys both moved out shortly before that. It’s been a strange adjustment. There’s an unsettling quiet that I’m not used to yet. I know I’m not alone in this...

In today’s global world, we’re more connected than ever before. Yet, despite this interconnectivity, we often find ourselves entrenched in our own beliefs, seeking out information that confirms what we already think we know. This is the essence of confirmation bias – a powerful force that shapes our perceptions and...

Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to many of our hearts but often swept under the rug: navigating past family trauma. Whether it’s from past hurts, childhood experiences, or ongoing family dynamics, trauma can sneak up on us and impact our lives in unexpected and destructive ways. Are...

With both Independence Day and Canada Day in our rear view mirrors this week, it got me thinking about nationalism and national pride. In particular, I was contemplating how the principles of the Art of Feminine Negotiation™ could be invoked to create a new kind of nationalism – one that...

In the intricate dance of negotiations, language serves as both a tool and a battleground, particularly when it comes to gender. Negotiation is not just about the exchange of contractual terms and figures; it is also deeply influenced by how individuals communicate, and these communication patterns can vary based on...