Since early childhood many children are taught to live life by certain foundational tenets. One of those, which usually stands out more than most, is called the "Golden Rule." When asked what the "Golden Rule" is almost everyone can recite, "do unto others as you would like done unto you," or in layman’s terms, "treat others as you would like to be treated." This approach may good advice in most...

In meetings, when someone refers to opportunity costs, attendees pay attention and engage with interest, as a careful assessment can usually make a difference, regardless of endeavor, between good and great. However, since opportunity costs are considerably speculative, the risk of tangential unproductive discussion is higher. 

With women either less comfortable getting to the point fast or being perceived as such (Gender and Modes of Communication, Barbara F. McManus, College of New Rochelle, 1999) w2wlink.com has developed a concise 5-Point Opportunity Cost Talk-Points...