Negotiation is typically reserved for high-stakes situations, like hostage scenarios. But what if I told you that the same tactics can be applied to everyday life? Whether you're navigating conflicts ...
Mickey Bergman is a negotiator involved in political prisoner negotiations for Americans wrongfully detained abroad. Over the past decade, he has helped secure the release of high-profile detainees ...
Mickey Bergman, a seasoned hostage negotiator, highlights the dangers of acting on strong emotions. He says the fastest way to ruin a negotiation is to let your emotions get the best of you. One of ...
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police negotiators said they had never dealt with a hostage-taker who communicated on Facebook before they convinced a man to surrender after he did just that last week -- and ...
Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. On Thursday, March 5, 2025, my colleagues and I were standing in the lobby of the Metro ...