Monthly Archives: July 2013

It’s at least as important to assess the cost of risk as it is to assess its likelihood.   To get at this, ask:  What will being wrong cost you?  Unpleasant, yes, but not as unpleasant as not having planned … Continue reading →

The person with more to lose is probably the one who’s also ahead of the game. A dear friend who’s worked hard and has a nice car told me about a daily commuting gripe.  Every day he enters the appropriate … Continue reading →

Exacerbated, broken down lines of communication, betrayals, infuriating situations…  Getting a judge involved might feel like the best or only way to bring things to an end.  But what if it’s not?  And what if, more likely than not, it’s not? Given … Continue reading →

When negotiating, you don’t want to over-shoot and end up in the realm of diminishing returns. During negotiations, you need to keep in mind the distance between you and the other party and check:  Is it more than what you’ll … Continue reading →

If you’re at a point of considering third-party help, you owe it to yourself to know *about* your options.  Litigation is certainly one valid option, but do you understand its implications?  How about in contrast with another option? Here’s a … Continue reading →