NOTE: This blog was written in April 2020. Many of us are grappling with high-impact decisions that need to be made right now. For the most immediate decisions, a checklist to help organize thinking can be a useful tool. For issues that must be grappled with over...
NOTE: This blog was written in April 2020. From the Coronavirus pandemic to Saudi Arabia’s oil price cut, bond market liquidity issues and the stock market correction, this week’s events have presented scenarios that we probably didn’t plan for. It’s natural to be...
This article originally appeared in Corporate Counsel on March 3, 2020. Emotional intelligence (EQ) can make business negotiations smoother and more harmonious. As a transaction attorney, you can encourage your clients to adopt EQ, increasing the chance that both...
For business leaders considering a merger or acquisition, preparing can begin as early as two or three years in advance. It’s wise to provide ample time to identify strategic partners, target decision-makers and set up meetings. I enjoyed sharing my thoughts on the...
During the holiday season, our tradition is to reflect on the year and assess how we fulfilled our purpose as a firm. Maybe you do something similar. Oaklyn Consulting’s purpose is to be a good citizen of the business communities where we operate. In particular,...
I enjoyed writing an article for the Memphis Business Journal about the importance of manners in the business world and the effect they can have on a person’s career. Read the article in the Memphis Business Journal. Read the article in PDF. As a Southerner by...
