Introduction Negotiation is not just a skill—it’s a mindset. Whether you are closing a business deal, discussing a salary, or handling everyday conversations, your ability to negotiate effectively can shape your outcomes in powerful ways. Many people believe negotiation is about being aggressive or persuasive, but in reality, it’s about strategy, patience, and understanding human behavior. Some of the most impactful negotiation lessons come from sharp, strategic thinkers who understand how to balance confidence with control. Inspired by the mindset of a master negotiator, here are seven powerful lessons that can transform the way you approach any negotiation. 1. The Power of Holding Back Information One of the biggest mistakes people make in negotiation is revealing too much, too soon. When you share everything you know, you lose your edge. Information is not just data—it is leverage. Strong negotiators understand the importance of timing. They disclo...
Let us first know what famous people said about criticism: Abraham Lincoln : “Don’t criticize them; they are just what we would be under similar circumstances”. Confucious : " Don't complain about the snow on the roof of the neighbors if your door is unclean". Benjamin Franklin : " Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain - and most fools do". Lets us read a story of Francis Crowley or popularly known as "Two-Gun" Crowley. He was a serial murderer of New York and he also robbed a New Rochelle Bank. On the day he was encountered by New York Police he was enjoying at his girlfriend's home. 300 policemen surrounded the building and bullet started flowing from both sides but when Crowley identified that his bullets are finishing, he had written a letter. In that letter, he had written that " Yes he knows that he is a killer, but he has a kind heart under his coat, a heart that does no harm". Yes, you read it correctly he identifi...