Disputes are a fact of life in the construction industry. As a practicing construction attorney for twenty years, both with a law firm and as in-house at a national construction contractor, I have ...

Before he could negotiate from strength, Steve Jobs learned how to negotiate from a position of weakness. Those lessons still apply.

Receiving a job offer with a lower-than-expected salary creates an immediate decision point. Too many candidates either accept without discussion or walk away without attempting a salary negotiation.

Calls for renewed negotiations with Iran are gaining momentum, but diplomacy built on flawed assumptions carries its own risks. After nearly five decades of proxy warfare and regional destabilization, ...

Going for a new job involves a lot of steps. Applying, interviewing, and waiting for an official offer. But it doesn’t end there. You’ve prepared, interviewed, and got the job! Now’s the time to ...

Most Americans are dissatisfied with how much they're paid, yet most still say they didn't ask for more the last time they got a new job. Negotiating is scary and can bring up feelings of guilt and ...

Summer is right around the corner, and for college seniors, that means the dreaded (or perhaps anticipated) entry into the workforce. Your first salary negotiation can scary, especially for those who ...

US President Donald Trump may have touted the latest trade deal between the US and China as a win for America. But it’s Chinese leaders who have walked away with an extra spring in their step. While ...

A well-known management consultant used to confront his workshop attendees with the following question: “So tell me, what business do you think you’re in?” Typically, the responses would be both ...