by Martin Medeiros | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Warfare is the greatest affair of state, the basis of life and death… it must be thoroughly pondered and analyzed.” So begins Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. Recognized as China’s best and oldest military treatise, the text has vast modern applications. One...
by Martin Medeiros | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
What’s your dream job? Are you in it right now? Maybe you’re thinking about moving in that direction? Perhaps you’re looking for a new job by default because of recent circumstances? Looking for work is never particularly fun, but it’s one of the most...
by Martin Medeiros | May 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Building a solid working relationship boils down to one of the standard metronomes of business: know, like, and trust. Know, like, trust. Know, like, trust. Know, like, trust. Some negotiations are, admittedly, adversarial. In these cases, the best outcome is one...
by Martin Medeiros | Apr 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Few greater examples of the power of social proof exist than Candid Camera. Remember that show? If you’re unfamiliar or you’ve forgotten, Candid Camera started as a radio show, and was first aired on TV in 1948. It consisted of all manner of (harmless yet humorous)...
by Martin Medeiros | Mar 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
As a professional negotiator, your days aren’t filled with one on one meetings that involve you saying “So, tell me about your childhood.” You’re not a psychologist, after all. Nevertheless, successful negotiation is predicated on successful application of basic...