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who didn’t see themselves as tigers,

myth-busters, or sock-knocker-offers. I

said that the ability to negotiate is not

inborn, like blond hair or straight teeth,

and it does not belong exclusively to

the table-pounders of the world.

Anyone can be a great negotiator, I told

them, and in fact it often pays to be

quiet and gracious, to listen more than

talk, and to have an instinct for harmony

rather than conflict. With this

style, you can take aggressive positions

without inflaming your counterpart’s

ego. And by listening, you can learn

what’s truly motivating the person

you’re negotiating with and come up

with creative solutions that satisfy both

parties.

I also shared some psychological

tricks for feeling calm and secure during

intimidating situations, such as paying

attention to how your face and

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