This may be a HARD one for entrepreneurs and people of faith – to see alternatives – but it is necessary in the negotiation process. We are now working our way to learning one of the fundamental concepts of negotiation, which is BATNA. BATNA stands for “Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement,” and no good […]
A mentor is a wise and trusted advisor. Done correctly, mentorship should help you get where you’re going quicker and with fewer mistakes than you would have alone. Very often, I hear complaints from people about the lack of availability of “good mentors.” Many people ask, “Why won’t that person mentor me?” Sadly, they have […]
One of the most important factors in success is being “processed.” Unfortunately, we have created a microwave world that avoids process at any cost. What is process? Why do we avoid process? What is it about process that frightens us? Oxford Dictionary defines process as “a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a […]
I remember the day like it was yesterday, although I don’t remember the pain. I was pregnant with our first baby. The baby was due on Friday but, being the modern woman I am, I decided Monday was soon enough for me to begin my leave from work. After all, I had everything planned. Tuesday, […]