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Lib Dems say council results show they can take Westminster seats from
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Ed Davey says ‘lifelong Conservative voters are backing the Lib Dems’ in
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In that role, he couldn’t just pick up the phone and demand that everyone be let go — “or else.” Instead, it’s like walking on a tight rope, he says. “If you focus on the end objective, instead of on keeping one foot balanced in front of the other, you’ll fall off.”
ReplyDeleteMost of us are lucky enough that when we argue, we don’t have the fate of a nation’s economy — or human lives — in our hands. But whatever the context, reaching an agreement can be tough. Whether you are dealing with a difficult boss; trying to settle a legal dispute; or attempting to sell a business, here are some steps Voss recommends you to take.
Let the other person talk first. A lot of people only feel powerful when they are talking, so they are just waiting for their turn to jump in – something that leads to a downward spiral of disagreement. In fact, you can strengthen your hand if you start by just listening to the other side. Often they have “at least three to five pieces of information that, if you knew what they were, it would change your entire perspective,” Voss says.
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