Category Archives: success

The Quitter Takes All

Posted on October 24, 2012 by stevemehta

This year, I am celebrating my ten year anniversary as a full time mediator. I have been doing it for approximately 14 years, but it was ten years ago that I chose to eliminate all other career paths and choose this one. Sometimes, I wonder what would have happened if I had stuck with my [...] Continue reading →

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Negotiaflirt. A Powerful Tool In A Woman’s Negotiation Purse

Posted on October 17, 2012 by stevemehta

A recent study from UC Berkely has discovered that women can use flirtation as a very effective negotiation technique.  This is not true, however for men.  Flirtatiousness, female friendliness, or the more diplomatic description “feminine charm” is an effective way for women to gain negotiating mileage, according to a new study by Haas School Professor Laura [...] Continue reading →

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I’m Back!

Posted on July 25, 2012 by stevemehta

I know that for the last 6 months, I have not been publishing as much as I used to.  During this time period, I have missed writing but was forced due to many personal circumstances to not write.  Among these circumstances was the passing of a loved one and dealing with that loss amongst the [...] Continue reading →

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