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Negotiating with Difficult Personalities – Staying Calm, Focused, and Effective

Every negotiator eventually faces a counterpart who seems impossible to reason with — the aggressive talker, the manipulator, the silent stonewaller, or the emotional outburst. These situations test not just your strategy, but your [...]

Negotiating in a Crisis – Staying Strategic When Everything Is Urgent

Crises bring chaos, uncertainty, and intense pressure. In such moments, negotiation becomes both more difficult and more critical. Whether you are managing a business emergency, a diplomatic standoff, or an internal conflict, the ability to [...]

Avoiding the Biggest Negotiation Mistakes – How Smart Negotiators Stay Ahead

Even the most experienced negotiators make mistakes. Some are subtle — a missed signal, a poorly timed concession, or an emotional overreaction — yet they can drastically affect outcomes. Recognizing these pitfalls and knowing how to avoid them [...]

Silence as a Mediator’s Tool – Knowing When Not to Speak

The Subtle Strength of SilenceIn mediation, silence is far more than the absence of words — it is an instrument of presence. Skilled mediators understand that silence can invite reflection, defuse tension, and open emotional space for [...]

The Power of Reframing in Negotiation – Changing the Lens to Find Agreement

Seeing the Same Situation DifferentlyIn every negotiation, people come to the table with stories — about what is fair, what is possible, and what they deserve. Often, these stories clash. Reframing means changing the lens through which an issue [...]

Creating Psychological Safety – Building Trust in Conflict Resolution

Conflict resolution is most effective when all parties feel safe to express their thoughts, concerns, and emotions without fear of judgment, criticism, or retaliation. Psychological safety creates the foundation for meaningful dialogue, trust, [...]