The Key to Negotiating

Negotiating is not just about what you say, but how you say it. Confidence is key when you want to be acknowledged and understood by the other party. A confident speaker is a respectable speaker, and respect will increase your chances of achieving your goals.

Here are some tips for radiating confidence when negotiating:

– Speak up. Project your voice and speak clearly.

– Provide logical reasoning behind your ideas.

– Acknowledge the opposing person’s views to establish mutual respect. There is a way to show them you are receptive to their ideas without giving in or settling.

– Remember that practice makes perfect.

— Haley Pegg, The New Orleans Chamber