“Whether it involves a corporate turning point, a complex asset arrangement, or an expert’s own career path, the biggest mistake is to withdraw and try to manage alone.

Sustainable solutions are always created in collaboration with others. People are willing to help and offer solutions when matters are discussed openly and honestly.

Regulations, processes, and job titles take a back seat when the best results emerge from two people truly listening to one another. Even the deepest subject-matter expertise cannot replace the ability to adapt and evolve. Even the most complex knots unravel when issues are discussed directly and face-to-face.”