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Oct 2023
36m 46s

The Magic of Similarity: Building Trust ...

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
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Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ 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 ... Show More
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