I’ll call my colleague Karen, who went into her boss’s office last week and demanded a raise and promotion based on “I deserve it.” Her face was worn from tears as she told me the story of the shortest conversation she ever had with her boss, with whom she believed she had a good relationship […]
Fear can be one of our biggest enemies in negotiation, but if we face it head on, it can lead to a freedom that allows us to see possibilities that we didn’t know existed. Whether you are needing to negotiate in a relationship, in your career, or in your business, fear of loss prevents most […]
Introduction to Negotiation Tips Welcome to my weekly tips on negotiation. After thirty years of legal practice and countless negotiations, I have decided to share some tips with you that will assist you in every area of your life. You see, we negotiate every day with our spouses, children, supervisors, business clients, customers, and the list […]
One of the most important factors in success is being “processed.” Unfortunately, we have created a microwave world that avoids process at any cost. What is process? Why do we avoid process? What is it about process that frightens us? Oxford Dictionary defines process as “a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a […]
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