“This Is How To Use Doubt To Win More Negotiations” – Negotiation Tip of the Week
“Doubt can be a mental strangler that leads some people to become less than who they are.” -Greg Williams, The Master Negotiator & Body Language Expert (Click to Tweet)
“This Is How To Use Doubt To Win More Negotiations”
People don’t realize; they’re always negotiating.
“I’m not sure. If we use that in our negotiations, our real intent might create doubt about our seriousness. That could cause the other negotiators to act unpredictably. You’re right. That’s something we have to consider and plan for, but by having them doubtful about our intent, we’ll keep them off balance. Then, when the time is right, we can be more definitive about our actions.” You’ve just been privy to a conversation that occurred between two negotiators about the use of doubt in their negotiation.
Doubt creates uncertainty. It’s a tactical tool that every smart negotiator uses in negotiations. Thus, good negotiators use it deliberately to motivate the opposing negotiator mentally. Doubt is also the tool that’s used in everyday life to encourage people to adopt one action versus another.
Click here to continue, and you’ll discover how you can become a more persuasive negotiator by injecting doubt into your negotiations.
Remember, you’re always negotiating!
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