Why We Compromise – and What to Do About It
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Negotiation doesn't have to mean confrontation. Even sensitive, creative people can learn to be tough as nails at the negotiating table.
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How to Respond When a Client Changes the Budget
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You've started the project but now the client wants to change the budget. Here's how to proceed when you can't back out or change the project direction.
7/19
How to Crush Your Next Salary Negotiation
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The traits that make creative professionals good at our jobs are the same traits that hold us back in a salary negotiation.
7/12
How to Nail the Big Presentation
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When you prepare for the big meeting, start with understanding your audience’s needs, expectations, and fears. Here's how.
7/8
They hated my work. Now what?
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Just because someone hates your work right now doesn't mean they always will. Here's how you can use the feedback to turn it around.
6/27
4 Signs It’s Time to Walk Away from a Negotiation
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Negotiation meetings are about working out the details. Here are the signals that it’s better to walk away then take a gig you’ll regret.
4/27
Prince — Royal Negotiator
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Prince made his mark as a musician, creator, and in how he forcefully defended his creative process and output. Here are three things he did well.
Negotiation Advice to Help You Earn More Money
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I’m excited to announce that I have become a contributor at Fast Company, sharing advice on negotiation for professionals, creatives, and... View Article
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How to Change the Context: A Guide to Winning Contracts
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The designer’s task is to create brands that connect with people. Here's how to keep that at the fore when competing to win contracts.
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How to Use Your Vulnerability in a Negotiation
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It may seem counterintuitive, but revealing your vulnerability is a powerful negotiation strategy if used at the right time.
