Christopher Bellblomquist

Scotwork Negotiations Skills Training Course

@CarlOskar @ROGSAHL Great speech, thank you

The collective European west has made a mistake in extending its tolerance also to the intolerant. The price for this mistake has been payed disproportionately by European Jews. We handed out citizenship to people who promoted antisemitism and wanted to overthrow our way of living. This self-inflicted condition has to stop. The other day I was honored to receive the EJA King Solomon Award and this is a part of the speech I was able to give at the reception.

For the greater good of Europe and the free world, we must stand clearly and consistently on the side of our allies and shared values. That means supporting the United States and Israel in confronting real security threats—while also standing firmly with the Iranian people, who deserve freedom, dignity, and a future beyond oppression. Strength isn’t silence. It’s moral clarity. Europe should lead with unity, support its allies, and show that it stands with those fighting for liberty—not just when it’s easy, but when it matters most.

melaniephillips.substack.com/p/why-the-nati… Britain, Europe and others are refusing to help defend the Straits of Hormuz not just because they are pusillanimous appeasers who will never themselves lift a finger to confront tyranny and are all too happy to rely parasitically on the US to defend their interests. Behind that bubbles an unsavoury stew of disgust and fear of Trump’s moral clarity over Iran (yes, you read that right); venomous hostility to Israel founded in the destruction of their own moral compass; and the disintegration of their national identity and ability to acknowledge, let alone defend themselves against, predatory foes from both within and without and who need to be fought.

@DailySignal Europe’s self-inflicted economic crisis and misguided moral posturing have led to strained ties with the U.S. and Israel—jeopardizing NATO’s future. Claiming the moral high ground while expecting others to foot the bill? A political nightmare of its own making.

Victor Davis Hanson: Europe’s Iran Schizophrenia on Full Display Now Europe is deathly afraid of a nuclear Iran, but it does not want to do anything about it. What explains this European schizophrenia? President Donald Trump has a simple, straightforward request of America’s so‑called European allies: While the U.S. uses all of its assets to disarm a common threat to the West, could they send a few ships to help patrol the Strait of Hormuz? By and large, the answer has been a resounding “no.” That is notable, @VDHanson points out on today’s edition of Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words, considering it was not too long ago that the United States set aside its own diplomatic interests to help Britain in its mission retake the Falkland Islands from Argentina. (00:00) Europe and Iran Puzzle (01:16) Bases and Allied Reluctance (03:06) Missile Defense and NATO Burden (04:21) Why Europe Hesitates (08:25) The Final Irony 👉 The Daily Signal cannot continue to tell stories, like this one, without the support of our viewers: dailysignal.com/donate 👉Don’t miss out on Victor’s latest short videos by subscribing to The Daily Signal today. You’ll be notified every time a new piece of content drops: ⁠youtube.com/dailysignal?su…⁠ Also on Spotify: megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL… 👉Want more VDH? Watch Victor’s weekly, hour-long podcast, “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” now! Subscribe to his YouTube channel, and enable notifications: @victordavishanson7273?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@victordavisha… 👉More exclusive content is available on Victor’s website: victorhanson.com

Great catching up in Shanghai with our Scotwork colleague Dong — someone Victor had previously completed a course with here in Shanghai. We shared insights on cultural dynamics in negotiation — from trust-building and hierarchy to pace, decision-making, and communication styles. These differences aren’t just interesting; they directly impact outcomes. What works in one market can easily stall progress in another. One of the real strengths of being part of Scotwork is that, wherever we are in the world, we operate from the same proven negotiation methodology. We share a common language, structure, and set of principles — enabling us to support global clients with consistency and alignment across regions. For multinational organisations, that means: • Stronger cross-border collaboration • Faster internal alignment • Greater confidence in complex negotiations • More sustainable agreements Proud to be part of a global Scotwork family — combining local cultural insight with a shared professional platform to help our clients succeed worldwide. scotwork.se scotwork.com #Negotiation #Scotwork #GlobalBusiness #CrossCultural #Leadership #CommercialExcellence #B2B #GlobalTeams

Today we’re launching another Advancing Negotiation Skills course — this time in Gothenburg. After a great run in Stockholm, where we worked with both salespeople and managers, we’re excited to continue the journey and support even more sales professionals in strengthening their negotiation skills. Looking forward to an engaging program focused on structure, confidence, and practical tools that can be applied directly in real customer situations. Let’s get started! scotwork.se scotwork.com #NegotiationSkills #SalesTraining #SalesExcellence #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment #B2BSales #ContinuousLearning #Gothenburg #Scotwork

We kick off tomorrow, continuing the negotiation skills journey we started last year with the same European company. This time, the focus shifts to new participants—predominantly from sales, building on the foundations laid last year with management and procurement teams. It’s a great example of how negotiation capability gains real traction when it’s developed across functions, over time. This programme is one of several Scotwork negotiation skills courses, designed to move beyond theory and deliver practical, commercial impact from day one. scotwork.se scotwork.com #NegotiationSkills #SalesNegotiation #SalesTraining #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment #Procurement #CommercialExcellence #LearningAndDevelopment #B2BSales #Scotwork

@HWLinvest EU avslutar all köp från Ryssland under 2026, EU kommer få LNG gas levererat från Kanada istället framöver.

Kommer aldrig glömma den här ordväxlingen mellan Donald Trump och Jens Stoltenberg från Nato-toppmötet 2018. Det är fascinerande att se det här klippet i efterhand med facit i hand. Redan då ifrågasatte Trump logiken bakom Europa-ländernas energipolitik: ”Vänta nu, det är meningen att vi ska skydda er från Ryssland, men varför betalar ni miljarder dollar för energi till dem?” Stoltenberg försöker hålla den diplomatiska linjen och pratar om att alliansen är starkare tillsammans, men Trump klipper av honom direkt: ”Nej! Ni gör bara Ryssland rikare.” Man kan tycka vad man vill om stilen, men debatten om hur man balanserar säkerhetspolitik med ekonomiska intressen blev ju extremt verklig bara några år senare.

Preparation Is Key in a Turbulent World Today, Scotwork Sweden is on site preparing for a three-day Negotiation Skills Programme with a leading organisation in the aerospace sector. In an increasingly turbulent and complex environment, thorough preparation and strong negotiation capability are essential. Over the next three days, we will work with their team to sharpen these skills and strengthen their readiness for the challenges ahead. We look forward to contributing to their ongoing capability growth. #Scotwork #ScotworkSweden #NegotiationSkills #NegotiationTraining #Aerospace #ProfessionalDevelopment

An inspiring week in Shanghai 🌏 Another powerful journey exploring how people think, react, and adapt when faced with real negotiation challenges. Every time a group steps into the room, they arrive with habits and instincts — shaped not only by experience, but also by culture. By the end, you can literally see the shift: sharper questions, clearer structure, calmer confidence. Grateful for the energy, openness, and curiosity in the room — and to my fellow Scotworker Zhi DONG for the teamwork and insight that make each course unique. #Negotiation #Scotwork #Leadership #LearningCulture #Shanghai #ProfessionalDevelopment #InterculturalCommunication #Sweden

Back in the Aircraft Industry – Developing Global Negotiation Skills It’s great to be back on-site delivering another Scotwork Negotiation Skills course for a fantastic group of professionals in the aircraft industry. Over these three days, participants from across the world are diving into real-world negotiation challenges building confidence, sharpening strategy, and developing the mindset needed for long-term, cross-cultural business relationships. We’ve had the pleasure of working with this company several times before, and it’s inspiring to see their continued investment in their people and in building a strong negotiation culture. At the same time, our Scotwork colleagues in the U.S. are running the same program for the same company in Canada, helping to create a shared global language and approach to negotiation. The journey continues and we’ll be back again soon to work with more great teams! scotwork.se scotwork.com hashtag#Negotiation hashtag#Scotwork hashtag#SkillsDevelopment hashtag#AircraftIndustry hashtag#ProfessionalG

@netanyahu @realDonaldTrump The achievement of peace in Gaza and the safe return of hostages mark a moment of great progress. Should President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu succeed in ending the war in Ukraine on Ukraine’s terms, it would represent a contribution to peace worthy of the Nobel Prize.

Stronger together 🇮🇱🇺🇸 @realdonaldtrump

@EricLDaugh Thank you, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, for your leadership, courage, and determination to bring the first light of peace to a region in darkness — now the real work starts.

🚨 BREAKING: By stroke of pen, President Trump formally SOLIDIFIES his Gaza Peace Plan after the release of 20 Israeli hostage by Hamas "This took 3,000 years to get to this point. It's gonna HOLD UP, TOO." Trump is flanked by MANY world leaders within and surrounding the region. So much history is happening before our very eyes.

@Osint613 Exactly, Europe needs to let go of always looking for permission from USA for its actions, it’s time to step up and decide our own future and boarders.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: We in Europe must reassess our interests in light of the changing relationship with the United States.

@front_ukrainian The core issue is that EU has to do more , not only expected USA to act, before EU does anything, it’s time for EU to act as an sole entity, not always looking for approval from USA, it’s time to grow our own backbone and act accordingly.

❗️US demands EU stop buying Russian gas if it wants new sanctions against Putin, - FT

Most negotiations don’t break down on scope — they break down on price. A buyer sits across from a seller. The proposal is on the table. The scope is clear. The buyer nods. “This is exactly what we need,” they say. But then comes the pause. “The scope makes sense… but the price feels too high.” Sound familiar? This is the point where many deals stall. Not because the work isn’t valuable — but because each side sees value through a different lens. The seller sees the price as fair: expertise, risk, and effort all accounted for. The buyer sees the price as a stretch: an investment that must fit within budgets and deliver clear returns. Here’s the truth: If both sides dig in, the conversation goes nowhere. If both sides explore value, priorities, and outcomes — alignment emerges. Because the real win in negotiation isn’t about reducing scope or slashing price. It’s about building a shared understanding of value. The best deals aren’t won on price or scope. They’re won by closing the gap. And that’s exactly what Scotwork negotiation skills training is designed to do: help professionals bridge those gaps, overcome disagreements, and create deals where both sides feel they’ve won. scotwork.se scotwork.com #Negotiation #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Sales #Procurement #ValueCreation #NegotiationSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #Scotwork

@joni_askola Summer, autumn, winter or spring offensive, the outcome is the same, Russia hasn’t succeeded yet and won’t how much they keep on trying, fighting a war with a spent army will only prolong pain and misery, Ukraine has already won, Russia is in denial.

1/8 russia’s summer offensive failed—but the next one is already in the works. It will be bigger, bloodier, and focused on Donetsk Oblast. Around 100,000 russian troops are now massed near Pokrovsk, many redeployed from other fronts. The next push is coming

@KenFlorida3 @igorsushko Thanks for sharing info

@blomquists64 @igorsushko A lot of their wells need to be redrilled if the flow stops, especially in Winter. It's not like a light switch that can be turned off and on. This works like leaving a faucet open in a freeze, the moving water doesn't stop moving long enough to freeze.

💥 Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries in August 2025 have reduced Russian oil refining capacity by 24.2%. 😳

@Toriadus It’s the same strategy as Turkey did when Sweden wanted into NATO, Polen is using Ukraine EU accession as a bargaining chip, just making sure they get something in return, standard trading policy now a days, nothing to get upset about.

Yes, dear Poland, now is exactly the right time to stab Ukraine in the back, while it bleeds and drowns in blood defending all of Western civilization from Russian fascists. It’s painful to see such vile and cynical actions from our neighbors.

@visegrad24 I’m sure sanctions are to some degree effective, however going after the buyers with 50% tariffs is more effective as Trump is doing with India, EU should put more pressure on Russian clients financially and at the same time fully support Ukrainian military industry long term

Russia’s oil revenues have dropped by 30% - Putin is losing billions due to EU sanctions “These funds are no longer available to finance Russia’s war machine,” Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas told Die Welt. According to the EU’s foreign policy chief, sanctions targeting Russia’s “shadow fleet” have cut the country’s oil transport revenues in the Baltic and Black Seas by 30% in just one week.