Tag: negotiations
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Perception is the Conversation Beneath the Conversation
Perception influences interpersonal and professional interactions, shaping conflicts and negotiations. Each participant enters with distinct perspectives, filtering experiences through biases and emotions. Effective communication requires understanding how others perceive you and the underlying meanings during discussions. Changes in outcomes begin with awareness of these perceptions rather than the conversation itself.
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Ask Confidently: Strategies for Success with Laura Fredricks
Unlocking the Art of Asking: Insights from Laura Fredricks In today’s fast-paced world, asking for what we want can often feel daunting. Why is it that we struggle so much with something seemingly simple? Recently, I had the privilege of delving into this topic with my guest, Laura Fredricks, author of “Hard Asks Made Easy.”…
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Crisis Communication Lessons from High-Stakes Negotiations
The recent highly publicized confrontation between the Presidents of the USA and Ukraine imparts several key crisis communications lessons. Let me break down essential takeaways that can be applied to all negotiations. Presence Signals Respect Consider your presence. I like to wear AC⚡️DC t-shirts. But I show up in a suit appropriate for business meetings.…