Understanding the feelings and viewpoints of others is nice.

It probably makes the world a better place.

But, more selfishly, empathy is also a useful negotiation skill.

Finance site Listen Money Matters explains why successful negotiators are empathic.

When I think of a skilled negotiator, I think of someone slick, clever and intimidating.

If you want to win, the article says, you have to understand the other person’s motivation.

The article goes into detail a bit more and offers some additional insight.

Check out the full post at the link below.

The Lost Art of Negotiation| Listen Money Matters

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