Over the past few days, I\u2019ve come across three great articles about mentally setting the stage for successful communications.<\/p>\n
Heidi Grant Halvorson\u2019s \u201cThe 2 Epiphanies That Made Me a Better Negotiator<\/a>\u201d points out that viewing negotiation as a challenge rather than a threat and focusing on potential gains rather than potential losses lead to less stress and better outcomes.<\/p>\n Cindy May\u2019s advice on acing a job interview<\/a>? Feel powerful. Also try this when you sit down to write your cover letter and resume or university applications.<\/p>\n Michael Erard\u2019s \u201cEscaping One\u2019s Own Shadow<\/a>\u201d advises you to \u201ccleanse your linguistic palate\u201d before sitting down to write by reading authorial styles that differ a great deal from that of the piece you are writing. He also makes a good case for shutting off social media while you work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Over the past few days, I\u2019ve come across three great articles about mentally setting the stage for successful communications. Heidi Grant Halvorson\u2019s \u201cThe 2 Epiphanies That Made Me a Better Negotiator\u201d points out that viewing negotiation as a challenge rather … Continue reading