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Oct 2023
36m 46s

The Magic of Similarity: Building Trust ...

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
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In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Allison Fragale explores the power of negotiation as the Swiss Army Knife of relationship management. Discover how similarity and common ground can create trust and rapport in negotiations, even beyond work-related topics. Learn how negotiation skills can be applied to everyday conversations and relationship-building, gaining a strategic advantage in various areas of your life. Join Fragale as she discusses the importance of building strong relationships, gathering information, and making small deposits in the negotiation process.


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Key Takeaways:

- Understanding the importance of similarity and common ground in building trust and rapport

- Learning negotiation skills applicable to various areas of life beyond formal negotiations

- Strategies for gathering information and building strong relationships to maximize negotiation success

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