Neal Starkman has written for audiences ranging from kindergarteners to directors of information technology programs to parents to members of organizations of all kinds. He has published books, stories, films, articles, educational programs, academic papers, newsletters, and political essays. He has designed training workshops, marketing plans, and evaluations. Virtually all of his work has focused on making complex issues clear and engaging in an attempt to improve the human condition. Starkman, who holds a Ph.D. in social psychology but rarely brandishes it, is the owner of a company whose motto is "It's not who you know; it's whom you know." He lives in Seattle. Neal's website can be found at www.nealstarkman.com.