Christopher Voss The most dangerous negotiation is the one you don’t know you’re in. – Christopher Voss Dangerous Quotes Negotiation Quotes The moment you’ve convinced someone that you truly understand her dreams and feelings, mental and behavioral change becomes possible, and the foundation for a breakthrough has been laid. The secret to gaining the upper hand in a negotiation is to give the other side the illusion of control. Don’t try to force your opponent to admit that you are right. Ask questions, that begin with ‘How?’ or ‘What?’ so your opponent uses mental energy to figure out the answer.
John DrinkwaterPoetry A lyric, it is true, is the expression of personal emotion, but then so is all poetry, and to suppose that there are several kinds of poetry, differing from each other in essence, is to be deceived by wholly artificial divisions which have no real being. – John Drinkwater
Steve Capus My favorite band is Yes. They are all phenomenal musicians, and yes, this means I’m subject to ridicule from co-workers and occasionally from my wife, three kids, and even our Labradoodle pup. – Steve Capus
Sonny Rollins I have seen great jazz musicians die obscure and drinking themselves to death and not really being able to get any work and working in small, funky jazz clubs. – Sonny Rollins
Irene Rosenfeld Leaders tend to focus on ‘what to do,’ but the real issue is more often ‘how to do it.’ – Irene Rosenfeld
EasterThomas Mallon I was raised – and still consider myself to be – Catholic, though I’m non-practicing and haven’t fulfilled my Easter duty since sometime during the Nixon years. I’m assailed by all kinds of stimulating doubts, but I do believe in God. – Thomas Mallon
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