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Let the brain lead the way

Whether paying for dinner or negotiating complex business deals, having a “brain-aligned” conversation is essential to successfully navigate any difficult moments.

A few months ago I was at a dinner with new international business partners at a nice restaurant and everyone was keen to impress. The night was going perfectly with conversation and wine flowing freely. Then the moment came that could potentially derail the whole

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