You Can Negotiate Anything — SummaryBecome a powerful negotiator in all areas of your life
We all negotiate on a daily basis. Whether it is with our family, friends, business partners, or tax officials.
Negotiations are ubiquitous, though. So you’d better start to developing your skills in negotiations, it will serve you well in life.
Know whom to talk toThe first thing to look for when you are trying to accomplish something is whom to talk to. Who would have the authority or power to give you the desired result? When talking to someone at an organization, you often do better by talking to the manager or director. Every organization has some type of hierarchy, the higher the person you speak to, the more power they will likely have to accomplish what you are trying to negotiate.
The author of this book once he showed up at a Mexican Hotel where there were no free rooms for him. He calmly asked for the manager and examined:
— “Would you have room for the President of Mexico if he shows up?”
— “Sí señor.” Answered the manager.
— “Well, he’s not coming, so I’ll take his room.”