8/9
How (and When) to Ask for a Raise
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Getting a raise isn't all about timing, but that's a big part of it. Here are nine scenarios when you should be ready to ask for a raise.
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Archive for: Emotions
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.
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.
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
10/28
How I Learned to Love Fear and Win Negotiation
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Fear can be paralyzing. It can make us unable to think, speak, or even stand up. When we’re negotiating, fear... View Article
12/9
Why You Need to Welcome Emotions at the Negotiation Table
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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.
11/2
Never Lie About Your Past
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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.
