Most people assume cultural differences are between negotiators from two or more different companies or countries. Reality? Cultural differences exist between functional groups within a business, large or small. The business development team often complains that the technical organization is infatuated with a “maybe winner” rather than improving “proven winners” to win big. They argue […]
Mind chattering is the continuous narrative going on in our heads. It is the raw material for Sci-Fi writers. The Moon landing: Jules Verne’s 1865 novel From the Earth to the Moon depicted three people being sent to the Moon in a spacecraft from Florida – with some similarities to the actual mission 104 years […]
An ability to negotiate / communicate is the primary trait of all leaders
Unless they are armchair generals, all successful entrepreneurs, executives, or business leaders stay on top of the competition – this is trait number one. Marketing Warfare by Al Ries and Jack Trout is still a great read. Here are nine additional traits that are evergreen. Yes, even during the great resignation (which is most likely […]
A must trait for all successful and successful wannabees.
If it’s the Negotiation newsletter, it could. Every month you’ll receive an issue featuring real-life examples and proven techniques that can help you gain a competitive edge in your business and personal negotiations. From someone who trains business executives and has negotiated worldwide, the Negotiation newsletter shows you how to get deals done, solve problems, […]
The difficulty of meeting a prospective client is a problem for many of us at one time or another. To negotiate and close more sales, you need to get in front of decision-makers, which is challenging when there are many gatekeepers. While accessing these potential clients requires creativity and persistence, you will generally have less […]
The most common trait of all successful leaders is their ability to negotiate skillfully.