How to Expect the Unexpected in Negotiation (and Plan for It)
Even if you have all your ducks in a row, negotiations can throw us something completely unexpected. One left-field comment can take the wind out of our sails and derail our plans. Instead of letting your brain pull an amygdala hijack and respond rashly, there is a safety lever that will allow us to respond in our best light. How do we respond to the unexpected without sabotaging ourselves? In this episode, I share how to deal with something you weren’t ready for in a negotiation. Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode - Grace in the face of bad news If the conversation uncovers bad news, how do we maintain composure? - A well thought-out response vs. a rash reaction How do we take a productive pause from the conversation and create space to regroup later? - A win-win How do we make sure both parties leave the conversation feeling like value was exchanged?
How to Expect the Unexpected in Negotiation (and Plan for It)