by Margaret Anderson | Aug 18, 2019 | Blog, Frame of Mind, journalism, News, politics
I’m sure no one deliberately sets out to shrink their brain. If anything, most of us want to grow mentally–learn new things, open our minds to different points of view. But did you know that complaining can shrink and rewire your brain, harm your...
by Margaret Anderson | May 23, 2019 | News
At last, my wonderful new website is live at my old, familiar url, www.persuasioncoach.com. All the info on persuasion, consensus building and communication skills you’re used to, plus new features and updates. I encourage you to get your first view on a...
by Margaret Anderson | Jan 18, 2019 | News
Getting Comfortable with Negotiation, Abstract: What if reaching agreement didn’t have to have to mean haggling and compromise? Imagine not guessing how much to exaggerate an opening position, or how much the other person exaggerated hers. Imagine not taking...
by Margaret Anderson | Mar 28, 2018 | News
This short presentation is one of Margaret’s favorites, using prehistoric characters Lucy, Ethel, Larry, Curly and Moe to illustrate why humans evolved greed and envy, and why they often backfire on us in modern times.
by Margaret Anderson | May 26, 2017 | News
Margaret presented a “Bridges to Consensus” training course for ExxonMobil and XTO Energy industrial hygienists on May 26, 2017. She notes, “Great group. They were such fun to work with.” Want to schedule a course for your group? Start here. Or click here for info on...
by Margaret Anderson | Mar 1, 2017 | News
To hear Margaret present “Mid-Course Corrections,” click here. Just when you think you’ve found your direction, your focus, life can spin you around. Margaret shares some of her own turning point stories and offers tips for dealing with the unexpected changes in your...