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Bargaining, Creative, Negotiation 4 minute read

What makes creatives so impactful is the very same trait that can hold us back in negotiations. Here’s how to use your creativity to your benefit.

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Logic-Emotion

Bargaining, Emotions, Negotiation, Price Pressure 5 minute read

It can get confusing when logic and emotion collide at the negotiation table. Here’s how turn your emotional response into a tool for better outcomes.

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Little-Fib

Bargaining, Emotions, Negotiation, Price Pressure, Salary 3 minute read

It might be tempting to lie a little when a salary negotiation gets tense. In my experience, I’ve never once seen a time when lying had a positive outcome.

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Nail-It

Bargaining, Business, Negotiation, Sales, Virtuous Cycle 5 minute read

What to do in that magic moment when they believe that you can help them.

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Never-reveal-past-comp

Bargaining, Negotiation 2 minute read

This happens all the time. Here’s how to deal with it.

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Bargaining, Business, Creative, Negotiation, Price Pressure, Sales 5 minute read

To be successful, brand design programs for professional services firms require more internal consensus than do similar programs for other business structures.

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Bargaining, Business 5 minute read

Large partnerships can be particularly tricky clients for branding agencies. Here’s a way to deal with partner issues.

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