To “Get to Yes” with Others, First Negotiate with Yourself

In business negotiations, our actions and reactions often go against our best interests. Self-examination can help, writes Getting to Yes author William Ury in his new book.

By PON Staff on April 6th, 2015

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In business negotiations, our actions and reactions often go against our best interests. Self-examination can help, writes Getting to Yes author William Ury in his new book.

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To "Get to Yes" with Others, First Negotiate with Yourself
In Business negotiations, our actions often go against our best interests. Self-examination can help, writes Getting to Yes author William Ury in his new book.
For Better Business Negotiations, Take the Long View
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