Tag Archives: bullying

The Real Art of the Deal

Posted on April 24, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 24, 2025 Courses in effective negotiation stress that the most successful outcomes are those in which both parties walk away feeling like they won something. That’s the true Art of the Deal, regardless of anything Tony Schwartz … Continue reading →

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Tariffs, Bullying, and Intimidation

Posted on April 5, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 5, 2025 Serious presidents who believe their country’s policies need a major overhaul and care more about their constituents than their own delusions of grandeur surround themselves with the smartest people they can find. The surest sign … Continue reading →

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A 3-M Week

Posted on June 11, 2019 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 11, 2019 This is not an attempt to convince anyone to buy or sell 3M stock. Rather, it’s a mildly depressing look at the way Donald Trump massacred the thirteenth letter of our alphabet this week. The … Continue reading →

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Trump As Seen By a Brit

Posted on March 6, 2019 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, March 6, 2019 In response to the question: “Why do some British people not like Donald Trump,” Nate White, an articulate and witty writer from England, wrote this magnificent response. It was referred to me by some good friends, … Continue reading →

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Bullies 101

Posted on January 26, 2019 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 26, 2019 Sometimes when I tutor kids, it’s clear that they never learned some of the basic skills they need in elementary school, so I have to go back to Arithmetic 101. The lesson is the same, … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Shutdown Fight

Posted on January 15, 2019 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 15, 2019 Anyone who has ever sat through negotiation training knows that a successful resolution is one from which both sides come away thinking they’ve achieved something positive. When that happens, everyone can leave their differences behind … Continue reading →

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Shithole Countries and the Free Press

Posted on January 13, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 13, 2018 Since the end of the second world war, we’ve had a succession of presidents who, regardless of their overall political philosophies, all believed that increased trade and friendly, cooperative interaction with other nations were the … Continue reading →

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Korean Chicken

Posted on August 11, 2017 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 11, 2017 If you’re like me, you’re sick of pundits interpreting events or pushing their own agendas on television. It’s useful to keep in mind that they’re all being handsomely paid to argue with each other and … Continue reading →

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Conservative Values

Posted on August 4, 2017 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 4, 2017 I learned a lot about conservative values this week. It was enlightening. It was uplifting enough to restore my confidence in the future. Why? I read Senator Jeff Flake’s book, which he named after Barry … Continue reading →

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John McCain, a True American Hero

Posted on July 28, 2017 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 28, 2017 “He’s not a war hero. He was a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren’t captured.” That was Donald Trump the candidate talking about John McCain in June of 2015. McCain … Continue reading →

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