What's the Difference Between a Negotiation, Arbitration, and Mediation?

This article by Personal Development Coach Tristan Loo clarifies and defines the three most common forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Persuasion Tactics in a Person-to-Person Setting

Persuasion is a necessary skill in communication, especially in person-to-person conversations because it allows not just you to change course, but also allow you to alter another person's mindset.

Five Smooth Tactics To Neutralize Conflicts and Enhance Communication

Effortlessly Kill your opponents with humility- and transform them into the best of friends!

You Can’t Negotiate with a Dictator

Some negotiation gurus claim you can negotiate “anything.” Perhaps, but you can’t negotiate with ANYONE, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, top negotiation speaker, international consultant, popular radio and TV commentator, and best-selling author of PLEASE DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER!

Heat-Up Your Negotiations by Using this Refrigerator Salesman's Trick

I was working with the owner of a rather large appliance store in Los Angeles and he gave me a tutorial on the three grades of refrigerators. In doing so, he gave me a super-valuable insight into negotiating, says top negotiation speaker, best-selling author of PLEASE DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER! and popular radio and TV commentator.

Negotiation: Sometimes That Item is Worth the Full Asking Price!

Most people foster an image of the expert negotiator as the one who seems capable of getting a discount on anything. “Joe, you’re going to need bypass surgery right away, and it will cost about $10,000.” “Doc, is that the very best you can do?” “Okay, Joe, just because it’s you, I’ll do it for half.” Of course, savvy negotiators do better than others when it comes to the give and take of bargaining, but sometimes the very best at the game will tell you that they AREN’T necessarily looking for a discount. In fact, sometimes they’re more than happy to pay the retail price, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, top negotiation speaker, best-selling author, and popular commentator on radio and TV.

Negotiate Like an Egyptian

When in Egypt, you had better negotiate like an Egyptian. Be sure to leave your cowboy hat at home since the rules are very different in the Middle East.

The Art Of Negotiations In About 5 Minutes

This super fast crash course on negotiations lays out ten super brief elements of negotiating with ten super fast explanations. You don't need to read a bunch of dribble, get it hard and fast right here!

How to Avoid Being Manipulated During Negotiations

In the sales profession, not everyone you interact with will be an ethical negotiator. And a difference in standards can potentially cause serious problems in the negotiation process. Some people enter negotiations with no interest in forging mutually beneficial agreements. These types are only interested in getting what’s good for them, and they don’t mind abusing other people in the process; they play hard ball. So if someone won’t meet you on your level, you need defense tactics that will keep you from getting steamrolled.

Negotiation-Dealing With Price And The Closing Stages

Price is an issue in most negotiations. We need to deal with the price issue confidently, but with an understanding of the needs of the other side. Here are some notes to help you:

Aunt Cecile's Tremendous Negotiation Tip

The idea that you simply MUST ANSWER all questions posed to you is absolute nonsense in a negotiation. As I observed, there are hostile and disabling questions that simply must be ignored.

Smart Women – How to Negotiate a Promotion

Appraisals are coming up for many professional women, and for many asking for a promotion or pay rise is one of the toughest challenges they'll face all year. Getting adequately paid is vital as pay is one of the clearest ways we measure our value at work. Unfortunately this does not make it any easier to negotiate....read on for the ways you can increase the likelihood of getting the raise you deserve.

Hiring a Professional Speaker and Getting the Best Deal; Understand What They Want

Sure, you want the best possible speaker for whatever your budget might be. A dynamic or informative speaker generally is a stellar investment in the success of your meeting. But, sometimes your budget is not enough for the speaker you want. What’s the solution? Hire a less expensive speaker—squeeze the speaker you want for a better price—think beyond conventional wisdom?