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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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Why I Negotiated for a 4-Day Workweek Instead of a Raise

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And while my employer would incur a cost in a modest reduction in my work output, it wasn’t an added financial cost, and they could retain a key member of the team who was on the verge of a catastrophic meltdown. In 2021, a viral article about “languishing” gave name to this collective ennui and lack of motivation.

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A quick explainer for COP26 — here’s how climate negotiations work and what’s at stake

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For two weeks this November, world leaders and national negotiators will meet in Glasgow, Scotland, to discuss what to do about climate change. I worked for the United Nations for several years as a law and policy adviser and have been involved in international negotiations. The cost of failure is astronomical. What is COP26?

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7 Money Mistakes You’re Making in Your 20s

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Not considering how many hours (not dollars) something costs. That means the coat will cost you 20 hours (or half of a workweek) to buy. The $40 shirt is a better investment because it costs $.80 It can be uncomfortable negotiating. This article was published in December 2016 and has been updated.

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Coworking Spaces Can Hit Net Zero Targets If They Follow These Tips

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“Property owners will need to eliminate the emissions from their existing assets by electrifying building operations so they can run on cleaner energy, as well as making significant improvements to energy efficiency,” details an article published by HSBC.

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These Are Nicole Lapin’s 6 Money Tips for Living Your Richest Life

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If you waste several minutes fussing with the coffeemaker each morning, then it might be cost-effective to buy your brew. Negotiate your bills and purchases, and find extra money by making your social network work for you. Lapin likes to negotiate and once bought a floor-model couch for about 70 percent off. Behold the new LBD.

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3 Tips for Responding to the Inevitable ‘Your Price Is Too High’ Rejection

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They don’t want to be embarrassed by appearing to be poor negotiators. In the drive to control costs, many of your prospects will underinvest in the results they need. This article was published in January 2014 and has been updated. Increase the perception of risk. Photo by Foxy burrow/Shutterstock.

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