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How to Get The Upper Hand In Any
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How to Get The Upper Hand In Any "Take It Or Leave It" Offer

A “take it or leave it offer” signals a great deal of insecurity on the part of the other side. If they weren’t afraid to negotiate, they would....

How to Identify Leverage In A Negotiation
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How to Identify Leverage In A Negotiation

Last week, I answered questions via a Quora session. One of the great questions I was asked was: What ways do people signal weakness or strength...

The 5 Critical Moments in a Negotiator’s Journey to Excellence
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The 5 Critical Moments in a Negotiator’s Journey to Excellence

Do you want to make the transition to being an excellent negotiator? No matter where you are on the journey, here are 5 critical steps that you'll...

3 Ways To Find The Space Between
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3 Ways To Find The Space Between "Yes" & "No"

In a Q & A session I did for the internet based forum Quora: I answered the question “What’s the worst mistake you can make in salary negotiations?”...

3 Simple Yet Dangerously Effective Tips to Gain The Edge in Negotiations
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3 Simple Yet Dangerously Effective Tips to Gain The Edge in Negotiations

“The most dangerous negotiation is the one you don’t know you’re in.” What does that mean and how can I use it? It means the truly dangerous...

3 Insider Keys to
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3 Insider Keys to "How to Spot A Liar"

I taped a video for Business Insider entitled “How To Spot A Liar”. Here are some insider keys to getting more out of this video.

Methods of Persuasion: The Most Important Negotiation Phrase To Master
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Methods of Persuasion: The Most Important Negotiation Phrase To Master

One of the most effective methods of persuasion is learning how to say "no". Master this skill to find more success and avoid killing your deals.

The #1 Tactic For Negotiating With Someone More Powerful Than You
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The #1 Tactic For Negotiating With Someone More Powerful Than You

It’s how I gained the upper hand on international kidnappers.

5 Things Doing The Most Damage to Your Negotiating Ability
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5 Things Doing The Most Damage to Your Negotiating Ability

#1 – Becoming the hostage of “yes” “Yes” is not the path to “Yes.”

9 Field-Tested, No-Fail Strategies to Use in Your Next Negotiation
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9 Field-Tested, No-Fail Strategies to Use in Your Next Negotiation

These 9 negotiation strategies for success are based on my upcoming book Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended.

How to Turn Confrontation Into Partnership Like Taylor Swift
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How to Turn Confrontation Into Partnership Like Taylor Swift

The most dangerous negotiation is the one you don’t know you’re in. Last June, Taylor Swift wrote one of the most elegant confrontations in the...

The #1 Way to Know If Their Price Is Soft
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The #1 Way to Know If Their Price Is Soft

They’re selling. As soon as someone starts selling, you know their price is soft.

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