In the world of business, an NDA is fundamentally a sales document—a condition precedent to getting a deal done. Here's why technology leaders should start seeing the NDA through a different lens.

Without actually reading the NDA, we can't accurately comment. However, an NDA typically will address only your distribution of the document they send you.

On Monday (Jan. 21), The Blast revealed a presumed NDA document, which is copyrighted on every page by RSK Enterprises, R. Kelly's management company. In the agreement, once a person signs the NDA ...