Shorter reflections, LinkedIn series, and commentary on events, trends, and questions we encounter in our daily work. With the occasional book spotlight. Think of this as our notebook — where ongoing questions meet fresh observations.
Game Practice #1: The Prisoner’s Dilemma
Are you facing the Prisoner’s Dilemma without realizing it? You’ve probably heard of the Prisoner’s Dilemma: Two suspects. One deal on the table…
Game Practice: When ‘Game Theory’ Gets Real
Game theory is the study of strategic interaction — how players make decisions when the outcome depends not just on their own move, but on what others…
“Surgery: successful. Patient: deceased.”
A classic German wry remark. Grimly humorous — and frighteningly familiar to anyone who’s ever worked in a large organization. It describes a recurrin…
Book Spotlight: The Truth About Negotiations (Leigh L. Thompson)
In “The Truth About Negotiations,” Leigh Thompson presents 53 evidence-based truths about negotiation. Here are some practical takeaways: …
Influencing: How effective are you?
The ability to influence others is a fundamental skill for you as a business professional, as it determines your impact and success. But what factors …
Who pays the price when new tariffs hit?
In international supply contracts, the answer isn’t always clear.With recent tariff shocks shaking global trade, many companies are asking: ➡️ W…