Craig B. Barkacs MBA, JD

About

Craig Barkacs, MBA, JD, is a proven trial lawyer with three decades of experience as an attorney in high-profile cases, including the first successful pregnancy discrimination lawsuit in the country. In addition to his legal career, Professor Barkacs boasts over 30 years of experience as an ethics and law professor. Professor Barkacs instructs a wide span of heavily enrolled masters-level courses at the University of San Diego School of Business on topics such as Law, Policy, and Ethics in a Global Business Environment; Values, Ethics, and Corporate Culture; Negotiation; Conflict Diagnosis and Dispute Resolution; and Power and Politics. As a way of connecting with the broader business community and keeping his skills honed, Barkacs and his wife are principals in The Barkacs Group, a business consulting firm that provides negotiation and ethics training for the private sector.

Recent Posts

How AI Manipulates You Daily (and How to Defend Yourself)

Every time you browse the internet or social media, you’re vulnerable to influence, but there are ways to protect yourself.

Play the Game That AI Can Never Beat You At

There’s no question that the explosive growth of AI presents some risks, but you can protect yourself against those risks.

How to Use Data in a Way That’s Actually Effective

In an ideal world, good data alone would be enough to persuade people, but it must be delivered effectively.

How to Protect Yourself From Being Manipulated by Data

Just because someone uses data to back up an argument doesn’t mean you should be persuaded. Become data literate.

The Key to Mastering Influence Is Adaptive Persuasion

Making someone feel understood and respected is universally persuasive, but the best way to do this differs for each person.

You Are You: Understanding, Respect, and Unity

Human interactions are complex, but human desires are simple. Use this knowledge to be persuasive, even in conflict.

How to Turn a “No” Into a “Yes”

Always go for the big ask. You can still win, no matter how the other side responds.

“No” Is the First Two Letters of “Not Yet”

Fear prevents people from asking for things they legitimately need, but there are ways to overcome it.

How to Find Happiness at Work Without Quiet Quitting

An easy-to-remember formula will help you proactively improve a situation instead of being passive-aggressive.

The Power of Critical Thinking on the Path to Persuasion

When people are resistant to persuasion, the stories that lie deep within their psyche are often the key to changing their minds.