Fighting Sexism in Negotiations
Fighting Sexism in Negotiations “He called me ‘honey’ and ‘sweetie’ during our negotiation and it offended me. I have practiced law for a number of years, and I felt like he was diminishing me, my professionalism and my experience. On the other hand, he was elderly...
What Con Men Skills Could (Legally) Help You?
All Successful Con Men & Great Negotiators Do This… It sounds crazy to learn from con men, but they know how their communication produces results. Best of all, these skills don’t require you to be unethical. In fact, your mother would likely agree with...
Negotiation Lessons Learned in 2019 to Improve Your 2020
Incorporate these lessons into your strategic negotiation plans in 2020. Let’s recommit to not just knowing and using them. Better results will follow.
Talk Turkey? Not on Thanksgiving: How to Avoid Awkward Table Topics
I really enjoy discussing and debating politics and public policy. I grew up in a political household – my Dad was a former Minnesota state legislator – and our dinner table conversations often revolved around political issues and how to help others (the noblest...
The Art of War and Negotiation
12 Negotiation Lessons from Sun Tzu’s The Art of War I recently read the classic military strategy book, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War, written around 500 B.C. in China. Not only was it fascinating, but I was struck by the number of negotiation lessons in it. Here are my...Trump Out-Negotiated by Turkey’s Erdoğan in Syrian Situation
“Are we so weak and inept diplomatically that Turkey forced the hand of the United States of America? Turkey!?” said U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) a week or so ago, referring to the negotiations between President Trump and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in...
3 Strategies for Negotiating When Outside Influences Weigh In
3 Strategies for Negotiating When Outside Influences Weigh In by Marty Latz | Tips “Our deal was almost done when my client’s silent partner decided not to be silent. He threw a wrench into the process that almost cratered the transaction. And it made us look bad. How...