Philippe Weiss Discusses the Complexities of Negotiation on WGN Radio’s Noon Business Lunch

Philippe Weiss, president of Seyfarth at Work, appeared on WGN Radio Chicago’s "Noon Business Lunch" on April 14, 2026, where he discussed lessons business leaders can draw from the US-Iran ceasefire when shaping their own negotiation strategies.

Weiss pointed to the communications between the two countries as a real-world example of how misalignment can complicate negotiations and lead to costly outcomes. He emphasized the importance of defining key terms early in any transaction to ensure all parties share the same understanding and advised leaders to avoid public announcements until agreements have been thoroughly vetted internally.

The full discussion can be heard at the 3:51 mark of the episode, "Noon Business Lunch 4/14/26: Market jump, core inflation, negotiation complexities."