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Women in Leadership: Debunking negotiation myths with Wema Hoover

Zendesk

High-stakes negotiations can be challenging for even the most seasoned executive. The internationally recognized DE&I leader recently spoke during Zendesk’s Women in Leadership event on “ Debunking negotiation myths ,” sharing her insights for being an effective negotiator in today’s competitive business environment.

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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. For example, when we first meet at a networking event.

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Future Marketing and Business Development Manager: Connections, Collaboration, Context, Creativity, Cause and Continuous learning

Red Star Kim

Others specialised in subjects such as events and internal communications. Delegates represented a variety of roles – many were MBD generalists covering a range of activities (planning, marketing communications, client listening, account management, campaigns, pitches etc).

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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

44% Through a mutual connection 22% Through events/networking 22% Through a direct approach (telephone/email) 11% Through marketing (responding to enquiries) 0% Through industry/business associations 0% Through social media How often are you asked to help plan sales meetings?

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

Red Star Kim

An introduction to emotional intelligence (EQ) and empathy (Video) (kimtasso.com). Achieving buy-in before the event – rather than afterwards. And we can ask questions Why are questions so important? Questioning skills) (kimtasso.com). This way we build mutual understanding and empathy. Everyone is different.

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How to build a winning account management team

Arpedio

Effective recruitment strategies may include: Behavioral interviews: Conduct in-depth interviews to assess a candidate’s problem-solving skills, emotional intelligence, and their ability to handle challenging client situations.