Leigh Thompson is a professor at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where her research focuses on negotiation, creativity, and teamwork. Her books include "Negotiating the Sweet Spot: The Art of Leaving Nothing on the Table," "Creative Conspiracy: The New Rules of Breakthrough Collaboration," "Making the Team," "The Mind and Heart of the Negotiator," "The Truth about Negotiations" and "Stop Spending, Start Managing."