White House national security advisor H.R. McMaster recently noted that the potential for war with North Korea increases “every day.” While many commentators blame mounting tensions on Pyongyang’s increasingly sophisticated military hardware, the ultimate problem is a human one. It is people who Read more…
Humanity is facing unprecedented risks to its very survival — ranging from climate change to nuclear terrorism. Such problems require global cooperation: if everyone works together, these issues can be effectively tackled. Yet there are inherent challenges to global cooperation, and every Read more…
Click hear to listen to this engaging WBUR radio segment with host Deborah Becker and guests Dan Shapiro and Lisa Feldman Barrett, distinguished professor of psychology at Northeastern University, who discuss what to do if you’re feeling anxious about politics coming Read more…
As you sit down for Thanksgiving dinner this year, discussion is bound to move toward politics. Why did you vote for that candidate? How could you support those policies? Before you know it, half the family is yelling, the other Read more…
In a Washington Post article, Dan Shapiro explains the importance of analyzing your alternatives to negotiating. This is a huge source of power in negotiation, and one that has a consequential impact on trade negotiations between the United States and Read more…
Who would have guessed that I would experience profound transcendence at a family business conference in Monaco? But it’s true, and it happened. I was there to lead a negotiation workshop, but there was an unusual surprise that awaited myself Read more…
I’m excited to share that Viking just released my newest book, Negotiating the Nonnegotiable! In the weeks to come, I’ll be sharing insights and experiences I’ve gleaned through my book tour, as well as broader thoughts on negotiation. Come Read more…