Linchpin Assistants are 'superpowered' by what I describe as their Power Skills...soft skills on steroids!
Negotiating for mutual benefit is one of the 10 Power Skills that I train assistants to be able to rely on to help them be that little hinge that can swing big doors.
Resources discussed in this episode:
- Huthwaite whitepaper can be downloaded here
https://info.huthwaiteinternational.com/effective-negotiation-skills
- Create Winning Agreements, A Practical Guide to Negotiation by Gavin Presman
- https://whitneyjohnson.com/hbr-six-tips-for-reluctant-negotiators/
It might be February but it's still early enough in 2021 to spend some time reflecting and refocusing so that you can march forward purposefully into this still fresh year.
In this episode Liz shares some resources to help you do exactly that.
Firstly, Dr. Peter Fuda is a thought leader in the area of high performing teams and leadership. He has a brilliant blog and is someone to follow on LinkedIn. Find him at:
Liz also mentions the concept of S.M.A.A.R.T. goals (as opposed to just S.M.A.R.T.) The extra 'A' stands for Action-Oriented and this idea was one she picked up from listening to Michael Hyatt in Episode #66 – What SMART Goals Get Wrong. You can find it on Apple Podcasts here:
Finally, Liz mentions Pat Lencioni and his encouragement to be 'Hungry, Humble and Smart' as an employee.
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