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Why are questions so important? (Questioning skills)

Red Star Kim

See the section below on negotiation. When we meet someone, we show interest in them and learn about them (to build empathy and see the world through their eyes An introduction to emotional intelligence (EQ) and empathy (Video) (kimtasso.com) ) by asking questions. Questions are important when we meet someone new.

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What is Socratic questioning? (Questioning skills)

Red Star Kim

It’s helpful in conversations, critical thinking and negotiation. Long before I learned of the value of Socratic questioning in coaching and counselling, I remember an editor asking me to use Socratic questioning in some writing. Socratic questioning is a way to drive logical argument. So what is Socratic questioning? Questioning skills).

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Selling challenges in professional services: Sales processes and skills

Red Star Kim

Nervousness – Shyness, modesty, lack of confidence and fear of failure can make fee-earners reluctant to organise meetings to take the next steps in building a potential client relationship. A challenging role requiring deep insight into potential clients and value propositions as well as a great deal of confidence.

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Achieve more engagement and buy-in: Relationships, Plan, Expectations, Benefits, Persuasion and Training

Red Star Kim

Whilst we know that fee-earners need to act in a timely way to meet deadlines, they may be under extreme pressure to respond to client demands, meet regulatory time limits, cover for absent colleagues, recruit and train fee-earners and tackle all manner of other management responsibilities. We must be realistic about time constraints.

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Context and curiosity drive commerciality and pricing

Red Star Kim

The crux of marketing is to anticipate (and meet) client needs whilst maximising profit. Often, pricing becomes the focus of these negotiations. And the strategic need to align marketing objectives to a firm’s strategic intent. Price is a major driver of profit. So marketing is reliant on research and financial knowledge.

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The Art of Persuasion: 3 Ways Women Can Negotiate Better in the Workplace

Shapiro Negotiations

We may not realize it, but we spend part of every workday negotiating. Whether it’s asking for a raise, closing a sales deal, pushing for better assignments, requesting more resources, or seeking more flexibility, we use our negotiation skills on a daily basis. Before you begin your negotiation, do your research! Start Strong.

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Conversation skills book review 3: Conversational intelligence – How great leaders build trust and get extraordinary results by Judith E Glaser (2014)

Red Star Kim

She goes on to mention that you can raise the level of trust neurochemically by shaking hands (and doing so before a negotiation increases the chance of a positive outcome). There’s helpful guidance on shaping the space for trust and openness with a list of several things you can do before a meeting. Excite: What excited you the most?