Back in 2003, I had just started a job at Microsoft a few months after graduating from Rice. From Texas, I had moved to Seattle and was surrounded by tech….
Avoid The Mistake Everyone Makes Everyday
Many times, I have to convince people to even think about negotiating. To some, it feels greedy: “I just thankful that they gave me an offer.” Others are already thinking….
What Would I Teach? Revamping Education With Some Hindsight.
My parents are both educators. My dad is a business school and my mom teaches elementary ESL. My older sister even tried student teaching for a while. I’ve always thought….
How To Tell If You’re A Natural Negotiator
Despite many people being afraid or intimidated by the idea of negotiation, there are some people who naturally tend toward it. Or have learned to lean into it. These type….
We Should Be Better At Negotiating.
We all know we should become better at negotiating, although maybe you don’t view yourself as the tough, stubborn, hard-nosed type. In fact, if you read about negotiation, you might hear that….
Fancy Hands. A Virtual Assistant For The Rest Of Us
I was in Lake Tahoe with my HyperZen group on our annual retreat, and someone mentioned this new startup, Fancy Hands. A virtual assistant. Meh. I’ve heard of virtual assistants….
ABOUT CRAIG
Craig dos Santos is a silicon valley serial entrepreneur, who has worked at Microsoft, Google, Disney Interactive, as well as started and sold a mobile app company. He now coaches founders and individuals on negotiation, behavioral science and career management.
Resources
