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The Secret to Smart Negotiations Is Simply Empathy

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Many people, when they hear about hostage negotiations, shake their heads and say, “Why don’t they just shoot the guy?” When things go sideways, our first response is often to yell and argue versus discuss and negotiate. It comes down to what negotiators call “value creation.” Happy people are better negotiators.

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How to Cut Your Workload in 2017

On The Job

Once you have a clear idea of your workload, then you're in a better position to negotiate for changes. What are some ways you plan to improve your work/life balance in 2017? and how many tasks are given to you because someone else didn't get them done. Present your case.

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Tasty Tidbits: Professional Development News & Views (April 2017)

Eat Your Career

Read the article here >> 3 Reasons to Never Skip Salary Negotiation When Accepting a New Job. Unfortunately, far too many people give in and simply accept the offer without even attempting a negotiation. Everyone knows job searching is tough business. ” is practically overwhelming. How to Deal with Imperfect Leaders.

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Your March Action Plan: 10 Easy Ways to Build Your Confidence

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Revel in your newfound bravery and commit to negotiating once a week. Related: The Life-Changing Magic of Getting Punched in the Face This article originally appeared in the March 2017 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. Today, build your confidence muscle by haggling five times. Build self-confidence by being the calm.

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Tasty Tidbits: Professional Development News & Views January 6, 2017

Eat Your Career

If you missed them, take a peek here: 3 Reasons to Never Skip Salary Negotiation When Accepting a New Job. Did you know that you have the most leverage for negotiation before you get hired? The post Tasty Tidbits: Professional Development News & Views January 6, 2017 appeared first on Eat Your Career.

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The Holy Grail of Investing With Tony Robbins: Mindset Shifts that Lay the Foundation for Financial Freedom

Success

The Holy Grail of Investing (2024) with co-author and renowned investor Christopher Zook is the third in a financial freedom trilogy that also includes the #1 New York Times bestsellers, Money Master the Game: Seven Simple Steps to Financial Freedom (2014) and Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook (2017).

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4 Things You Must Do for Your Career in 2017

On The Job

In-person interactions are very important for your career, as they help you become more adept at reading body language, forging alliances and negotiating. Those skills are critical for any career -- take every opportunity to develop them and stop hiding behind your computer. Learning a new skill.

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