Negotiation

November 26, 2018

Mastery Monday – EGADS! You’ve Got to be Joking!

This strategy can be used during a negotiation out loud or you can keep it to yourself and go away and do some research by verifying the facts of the […]
October 29, 2018

Calm is not Weak

Mastery Monday – Calm is not Weak. Calm means not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions; absence of violent or confrontational activity within a place or group; pleasantly […]
September 18, 2018

Mastery Doesn’t Happen Overnight

Mastery doesn’t happen overnight. The definition of mastery is comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or accomplishment: control or superiority over someone or something. You may have heard the […]
May 14, 2018

Mastery Monday – What Level of Confidence Do You Need To Be A Great Negotiator?

Recently I spoke at a big event where I shared my Think Like A Negotiator Keynote talk.  There was a comment that said. “She seems a little arrogant, self-assured. It’s […]
February 20, 2018

Why I Came to Kenya

Kenya is on the other side of the world from the U.S. It’s a county with rich tradition and poverty. I felt called to come here in my heart. I […]
January 30, 2018

Why do I have to expend unnecessary time and effort to get someone to actually do their job Part 2

Why do I have to expend unnecessary time and effort to get someone to actually do their job Part 2 After having a not so great experience at my local […]
January 20, 2018

Why Do I Have to Expend Unnecessary Time and Effort to Get Someone to Actually Do Their Job? Part 1

  When I was in the military and had kids, I started a monthly allotment to purchase savings bonds for their education.  They are adults now and while I’ve used […]
January 15, 2018

The Right Decision

Think Like A Negotiator is all about becoming a better negotiator.  It’s knowing what to think and how to implement it.  Thinking is the first part of it.  You have […]
January 2, 2018

Dear Retail Sales Person, Am I Putting You Out by Shopping in This Store?

A key Think Like A Negotiator strategy is “Build Relationships First.” It seems like in retail they forget that most days.  Oftentimes it feels like they are doing you a […]