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Apr 2025
53m 14s

Relationships 2.0: Become a Better Negot...

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
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When we head into a negotiation — whether we're asking for a raise or trying to get our spouse to do the dishes — our focus is usually on getting the other person to agree to our preferred outcome. What we don't focus on are our own biases and blind spots. Behavioral scientist Max Bazerman studies the theory and practice of negotiation, and he says that pay ... Show More
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