7/8
They hated my work. Now what?
Read Time: 6 minutes
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.
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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
Read Time: 4 minutes
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
2/3
How to Change the Context: A Guide to Winning Contracts
Read Time: 5 minutes
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.
1/13
How to Use Your Vulnerability in a Negotiation
Read Time: 4 minutes
It may seem counterintuitive, but revealing your vulnerability is a powerful negotiation strategy if used at the right time.
11/25
9 Ways Listening Boosts Your Negotiation Success
Read Time: 4 minutes
We tend to talk when we're stressed. But talking too much prevents us from listening. Here's how to channel your anxiety into negotiation success.
11/11
How Vulnerability Makes You a Strong Negotiator
I’ve long recognized that we creatives tend to be more in touch with our emotions and our vulnerability than other... View Article
10/28
How I Learned to Love Fear and Win Negotiation
Read Time: 3 minutes
Fear can be paralyzing. It can make us unable to think, speak, or even stand up. When we’re negotiating, fear... View Article
10/14
Negotiating Skills For People Who Don’t Like to Negotiate
Read Time: 3 minutes
I love talking with other creatives about the projects they’re working on, and how they ask for — and get... View Article
