How to be persuasive 7 secrets from hostage negotiation

How to be persuasive 7 secrets from hostage negotiationHow to be persuasive 7 secrets from hostage negotiationWe all have to have difficult conversations. And theyd be easier if you knew how to be persuasive. Whether its dealing with family members, buying a car or negotiating a raise, persuasion is always a useful skill.But much of what you read doesnt work in tough scenarios.So I decided to call someone who has handled the most challenging scenarios imaginable - ones wherelives are on the lineChris Vosswas the FBIs lead zwischenstaatlich hostage negotiator and hes the author of an excellent new book Never Split The Difference.Think you know what really influences people? Maybe youve read some stuff on the subject before? Well, youre probably making a lot of mistakes. Chris has some of the most counterintuitive - and effective - techniques youve never heard about.Chris focuses onemotions. And this completely changes the game. His methods get people to solve your problems for you - in ways that will make both sides happy.Lets get to it1) Dont be directStraightforward and honest are good qualities. But when youre too direct in a negotiation or heated discussion, it can come off as blunt and rude. You sound like you dont careabout the other sideand just want what you want.Skippinglistening, empathy, and rapportis what turns an easily resolved dilemma into a fight. And you never want to turn a discussion into a war. Be nice andslow it down.Heres ChrisDont think,Im a very direct and honest person. I want people to be direct and honest with me, so Im going to be direct and honest with you. Well, that happens to come across as being very blunt and overly aggressive. If Im bedrngnis aware that my direct and honest approach is actually offensive to you, then Ill be mystified as to what your problem is. Meanwhile, dealing with me might feel likegetting hit in the face with a brick.Cutting to the chase can feellike an attack. So slow down. Smile. Use a friendly tone or acalm voice.(For mora FBI behavioral techniques on how to get people to like you, clickhere.)So what do many negotiation books tell you to do that istotally wrong?2) Dont try to get them to say yesYou hear a lot of advice telling youthatgetting people to say yes multiple times will make them more likely to say yes to whatever you want. Chris feelsthis may have been a good idea in the past, but people are on to it.Youve probably had people try it on you. And you knew what they were doing. And how did it make you feel? Exactly. Icky and manipulated. Trust and rapport just went out the window.People are reluctant to say yes because it makes them commit to something. It makes them defensive. Heres ChrisWhen people say no, they feel theyve protected themselves. No is protection. Yes is commitment. People worry about what have I just committed to by saying yes. But when you say no, you dont commit to anything. Since you just protected yourself, you have a tendency to relax. People actu ally become a lot more open if they feel theyve protected themselves.So what does Chris recommend? Phrase the exact same questions in a wayto get them to say no.Heres ChrisPeople will do things that arent in their best interest, just to prove to you that they have autonomy.If you make it clear to them that its okay to say no, then you help them feel autonomous which makes them more collaborative. You call somebody up on the phone andsay, Have you got a few minutes to talk? That will makeanybody tighten up. Immediately they want to say no to that, because they know if they say yes, theyre going to get hooked in and be kept on the phone. The opposite is to say, Is now a bad time to talk?Chris prefers to use phrasing such as, Would it be a bad idea if? People dont feel locked in, andtheyll often affirm what youre proposing by saying something like, No, thats not a problem.Theres a very powerful way to implement this when youre trying to resolve a situation and youre being ignored. What does Chris say works magic? Just ask one simple question designed to trigger a no.FromNever Split The DifferenceHave you given up on this project?mora often than not the response is a fast, No, weve just been really busy. Sorry about the delay(To learn the methods Chris recommends to lower your bills, clickhere.)So youre no longer being blunt and youre not trying to trick people into saying yes. Great. What other mistakes are you probably making?3) You need to do an accusation auditIf its an argument with a loved one or a business negotiation thats headed south, the other side probably has made some accusations about you. You dont listen or Youre being unfair.And the common response is to start your reply with Im not ____. You deny their feelings. Boom - you just lost the patient, doctor. They now assume youre not on the same page. That they cant trust you.So what does Chris say to do instead?List every terrible thing they could say about you.FromNever Split The DifferenceThe fast est and most effective means of establishing a quick working relationship is to acknowledge the negative and defuse it.Dont be afraid of sounding weak or apologizing. Unless youre holding all the cards, making them feel youre on the same page produces more concessions in the long run than making them feel you dont care or understand.Heres ChrisDenying an accusation enhances the accusation. Saying, I dont want it to seem like I dont care about you, is denying a negative and thats a poor tactical choice. Say, I know it seems like I dont care about you. That defuses the negative.(For more FBI hostage negotiation methods that can get you what you want, clickhere.)So youre doing a lot of things that on the surface might sound crazy trying to get them to say no, acknowledging all their accusations about you What completely insane-sounding thing does Chris also recommend?4) Let them feel in controlManynegotiation books use fighting metaphors and emphasize dominance. Bad idea, says Chris. C ool your inner Rambo.You want a collaborative atmosphere. And if youre both jockeying for control, forget about it. When some people dont feel in control they totally lose it, especially in heated situations. So let themfeelin control.Youre not giving them everything they want or letting yourself get pushed around, but the other side has to feel they have control in order to relax. Heres ChrisSay, Okay, you want to set the agenda? Set the agenda. Ask them open-ended questions. People love to be asked open-ended questions that start with what or how, because it lets them feel like theyre educating you and it gives them a feeling of being in control. It works on two levels. One, it tends to create a more collaborative environment, which means youre going to make a better deal. And, two, if the other side is trying to gain control to cheat you, it letsthemdrop theirguard, so that you can get the upper hand.Playing dumb is an effective strategy. Keep asking those how or what questions.( To learn what a clinical psychologist says works in the most difficult conversations, clickhere.)So you let them feel in control and youre asking a lot of open-ended questions. But how do you know if all this is working? Listen for two magic words5) The two magic words they need to sayThats right. When they say that, you know they feel you understand them. Thats rapport. Now emotions are on your side. Now youre collaborators trying to solve a problem, not warring tribes.Heres ChrisThats a really powerful connection to be able to establish. Theyre telling you they feel connected to you, and they feel a great rapportwith you. If theres anything thats going to move them in your direction swiftly its when theysay, Thats right.What conversational move is most likely to trigger a Thats right?A summary. Paraphrase back to them what theyve been saying. Now they know youre listening and understanding. You dont have to agree, youre just giving a summary.And what words should make you worried? If they say,Youreright. Think about it. When doyousay that? Whenyou want to politely tell people to shut up and go away.(To learn how to read people like Sherlock Holmes, clickhere.)Alright, so weve focused a lot on emotions and getting them on your side. Now how do we actually make progress in the discussion or negotiation? Well, all that listening wasnt just about making them feel good. Its also to get information6) Listen for leversSometimes you feel you have no leverage. But Chris believes there is always leverage. You just have to find it. And you do that by listening and asking questions - which nicelybuilds rapport and makes your counterpart feel in control at the same time.Negotiation is not a fight. Its a process of discovery. When you know their real needs, the real reasons they are resisting you, then youre able to address those directly and problem-solve.Heres ChrisThe other side has got something to tell you that would change everything. Youve gotta get that piece of information out of them. Give them a chance to talk, and theyre going to tell you something really importantLets say their boss told them two days before that if they dont close the next deal, their job is on the line. Maybe theres a company that appears to have all the leverage in the world, but theres a personal pressure on the executive that you dont know about, like they need to close this before they leave on vacation.Youre really looking fortwo things. The stuff theyre intentionally holding back, and then the stuff that they just dont know is important and theyre not going to mention if you dont keep them talking.I saw a good example of this first hand in an MIT negotiation class. Twogroups of students have to decide how to split a bunchof oranges. Both sides have detailed information about theirneeds that the other group cant see.The aggressive students rush in and say, You have to give us all the oranges. These studentsget an F. (They probably also go on to get divorced.)The collaborative students say, Well split the oranges 50/50 with you. Better, but far far far from optimal.What do the smart students do? They ask questions. And what they find out is that the other group only needs the orange peels. And their group only needs the fruit. Both sides can get everything they want. But they never find out if they dont ask.Theres always leverage. But you have to listen.(To learn how to win every argument, clickhere.)So asking questions is a huge part of getting what you want out of any disagreement. Whats the question thatyou should be asking the most?7) How am I supposed to do that?Playing dumb works. In fact, being helpless works too. Asking How am I supposed to do that? is deceptively powerful.It gets them to solve your problems for you and in a way they deem acceptable.FromNever Split The DifferenceCalibrated How questions are a surefire way to keep negotiations going. They put pressure on your counterpart to come up with answers, and to contemplate yo ur problems when making their demands The trick to How questions is that, correctly used, they are gentle and graceful ways to say No and guide your counterpart to develop a better solution - yoursolution.By getting the other side to think about your situation it very oftengets them to grant concessions. And theyre concessions that theyre okay with and will likely stick tobecause it wastheir idea to offer them.Heres ChrisYou want to make the other side take an honest look at your situation. Its the first way of saying no where youre doing a lot of things simultaneously. Youre making the other side take a look at you. You make them feel in control, because its a good how question. You dont want to say it as an accusation. You want to say it deferentially, because theres great power in deference. You want to find out if theyre going to collaborate with you. 9 times out of 10, you get a response thats really very good.Keep askingit. In hostage negotiations Chris would ask it over and o ver How do we know the hostage is safe? We dont have that kind of money. How are we supposed to get it?But how do we deliverthe ransomto you?Now I know what some of you are thinking Eventually theyregoing to say, Youre just going to have to figure it out. And thats fine. Thats the signal you havent left any money on the table.Heres ChrisOf course the one time out of 10 theyll say to you, Well, youre just going to have to figure it out. But even in that caseHow am I supposed to do that? helps you confirm that you have in fact pulled as much value or gotten as many options as you possibly can out of the other side. You found a solid barrier. Your decision now is, Okay, do I like this? Do I move in another direction?(To learn how to use hostage negotiation techniques with your kids, clickhere.)Okay, weve learned a lot from Chris. Lets round it all up and learn the final secret tohow paying attention to emotions canhelp you resolve dilemmas at home and at the officeSum upHeres what Chri s had to say about how to be persuasiveDont be directDirect usually comes off as rude, no matter your intentions. Be nice and slow it down.Dont try to get them to say yesPushing for a yes makes people defensive. Try to get a no.Do an accusation auditAcknowledge all the negative things they think about you to defuse them.Let them feel in controlPeople want autonomy. Ask questions and let them feel like theyre in charge.The two magic words they need to saySummarize their punkt to trigger a Thats right.Listen for leversThey might only need the orange peel. Listen, listen, listen.Keep asking How am I supposed to do that?Let them solve your problems for you.Emotions are critical. Most deals end because of negative feelings and most deals close because people like one another. So dont alienate the other side - unless youaretrying to kill the deal. (And thats an effective technique as well.)But what you really want to do is what that magic phrase How am I supposed to do that? accomplishes so well.It allows you to say no without making an enemy.Chris sums it up nicely in his book with a quote.FromNever Split The DifferenceHe who learns to disagree without being disagreeable has discovered the most valuable secret of negotiation.Discussions and negotiations arent about war or winning. Its about finding a way for everyone to get what they want and to be happy with what they get. For the people closest to us, its also about understanding them better through listening.And thats what builds relationships that last.Join more than 320,000 readers.Get a free weekly update via emailhere.Related postsHow To Get People To Like You 7 Ways From An FBI Behavior ExpertNew Neuroscience Reveals 4 Rituals That Will Make You HappyNew Harvard Research Reveals A Fun Way To Be More SuccessfulThis article first appeared at Barking Up the Wrong Tree.

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Youre better off organizing employee satisfaction surveys and soliciting feedback from your direct reports.You can also take a look at these other, mora subtle signs that youre killing it as a bossYou dont have obvious favoritesPlaying favorites is a great way to torpedo office morale. If you make it clear that a certain person is the apple of your eye no matter what, then thatll just encourage your other employees to give up on trying to impress you.You treat your employees like human beingsUnfortunately, some bosses seem to feel that hurling insults and abuse at people is an effective motivational technique. In most cases, this simply isnt true. If you value your employees as human beings, then youre already a huge step above many managers.Youre willing to try new thingsGood bosses adopt certain methods because theyre the best way of doing things - not because theyve just fallen into certain habits. The best managers give their employees a little room to experiment and innovate.In fact, according to a study conducted by leadership deve lopment consultancy Zenger/Folkman, young people tend to make better managerspartly because theyre open to change.You hold everyone accountable Maintaining accountability is a big part of office morale, and it encourages workers to act with integrity, leading to an excellent workplace culture. including yourselfGood bosses dont pick a scapegoat or explain away mistakes. In fact, experienced managers admit it when they fail in order to create a workplace thats a safe environment for experimentation.As former US Marine Angie Morgantold Business Insider, the best leaders have a narrow eu-agrarpolitik between what they say theyll do and what they actually accomplish. Its about making sure youre the person who can follow through on your commitments, she said, and setting an example for the rest of your team.You ask politelyInsecure bosses bark out orders and behave like divas in order to establish their dominance. If you always say the magic word and are generally polite, then thats defi nitely a good sign.You give supportBosses should build trust with their employees by providing a reasonable amount of support and guidance. Obviously, you dont need to hold anyones hand, but throwing people into the deep end isnt ideal, either.You remove obstaclesBad bosses throw up roadblocks that make it harder for people to succeed and do their jobs. Great managers should actively work to make the lives of their employees easier.Youre a good coachCoaches dont just sit back on the sidelines twiddling their thumbs. But they dont run onto the field and start playing, either - unless theyre that one scary dad who takes the youth recreational soccer league way too seriously.Good bosses are like good coaches They command respect and provide the right blend of praise and constructive criticism to bring out the best in their employees.Youre able to manage expectationsBad bosses often disappoint or confuse their teams by presenting inaccurate pictures about how things are at the office - e.g., talking up how well the companys doing and then springing news of layoffs on everyone. Good managers are honest and open.You give feedbackGood employees crave feedback to learn how they can improve and grow. Great bosses are happy to oblige.Recently, experts have noted that thefeedback process at many companies is brokenbecause its too subjective. As leadership experts Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall write in theHarvard Business Review, its better to share your personal reaction to an employees behavior than an overall assessment of their performance. For example This is how that came across for me, or This is what that made me think.You keep the environment open and transparentTransparency makes fora happy office culture.You ask for insightEmployees want to feel heard.Obviously, at the end of the day, youre responsible for making the final judgment. But once in a while, if the situation calls for it, good bosses reach out to their workers to get their insights and opin ions.You explain yourselfGood managers dont expect anyone to read their minds. They outline a clear vision and provide their team with the knowledge and tools to achieve it.You care about solutionsWhen the going gets tough, the weak bosses find someone to blame. Good managers focus on finding a solution to the problem, rather than throwing people under the bus.You care about challenging your employeesBored workers are unhappy workers. The best bosses check in with their workers to ensure that theyre being challenged.You dont micromanage, but youre not too hands-offCarefully examine the capabilities of your workers in order to achieve a good balance. Could you give any of them more responsibilities? Is there anything you can start delegating?You check in with your employeesYou dont pop in to nag people like Bill Lumbergh in Office Space. You genuinely check in to talk to - notat- your employees in order to find out their goals and worries.You have a sense of humorIts important to n ever take the joking too far in the office. That being said, good bosses take their work seriously - not themselves. Its good to have a laugh with your employees.You care about the dreams and goals of your employeesThe best bosses are invested in their employees. That means that theyre actively concerned with the professional goals and aspirations of their workers.Youre not nice just for the sake of being niceBeing too nice of a boss can actually be rather cruel,as Betty Liu points out in a LinkedIn article.Artificially sweet managers heap on undeserved praise, then yank the rug out from under their employees later on.So dont play nice because you dont like conflict. Be authentic and real with your workers. Youll be doing them a big favor.Youre a good listenerThis is the main reason whyintroverts make quite good bosses.Many people have had a manager wholovedto talk. Rarer - and infinitely more appreciated - are those bosses who are quality listeners. Good listening skills shows y our employees that youre seriously considering their opinions and needs.You take an interest in your employees livesGood bosses dont cross the line into nosiness. Still, they care enough to ask about peoples summer plans, kids, and elderly parents. This interest will demonstrate to employees that their boss actually cares about them, making both parties more invested in their working relationship.You tailor your approachDifferent employees have different needs. One size fits all just isnt going to cut it in the workplace. The best bosses are flexible. This allows them to fulfill all sorts of roles in order to better cater to the needs of their workers.According to Sally Boyle, international head of human capital management at Goldman Sachs, every manager should get to know the people on their team. Specifically, what makes them tick, what opportunities they might want, what they need to get better at, what feedback they need to have.You demand effort, not perfectionGreat leaders dem and - and inspire - employees to work hard. They lead by example and give workers the tools they need to succeed through hard work.Bosses who are too rigid are simply unrealistic. People make mistakes. It happens. If you punish small failures, youll just stifle innovation, experimentation and proactivity in your office.You suspect youre an awful leader sometimesWhenBusiness Insider previously spoke with author Simon Sinek about leadership, he explained that individuals who believe themselves to be excellent leaders are often, in fact, terrible leaders.Great bosses recognize that authority and rank do not equal leadership abilities. As a result, they are constantly working to improve themselves. These quality bosses might even feel inadequate at times.However, just the fact that they recognize their own flaws renders them superior to many managers that totally lack self-awareness.This article first appeared on Business Insider.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

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While Youre Away From Work Keep Up Your License Possibly the most important thing you can do to facilitate an easy transition is to keep your license current. Depending on your states requirements, reinstating a lapsed license may involve paying extra fees, catching up on continuing education units (CEUs), or even taking the NCLEX-RN exam all over again. (And who wants to go through that?)Maintain Certifications Most nurses are required to have their Basic Life Support (BLS) certification before they begin working as a nurse. Its a good idea to keep up your BLS certification while youre not working so that you dont have to renew it in a hurry before you return to work. The same goes for any other certifications you might have obtained that would make you a more valuable candidate for an employer, including Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Take a Refresher Course If you let your license lapse or become inactive for a number of years, your s tate mainboard of nursing may require you to take a refresher course before reinstating your license. These programs typically cost between $1,500 to $3,000 and take a few weeks or months to complete. To avoid fraudulent courses, contact your state board of nursing for approved programs.Stay Current With Continuing Education Requirements Again, state requirements vary when it comes to continuing education requirements. In Texas, for example, Registered Nurses must complete 20 contact hours (i.e., hours of instruction) every two years, while Washington state requires RNs to complete 45 contact hours every three years. And some states Arizona, Connecticut, Missouri, etc. have no continuing education requirement at all. To find out the requirements in your state, landsee your state board of nursings website. When Youre Ready to Return Once youre ready to return to work, there are a few things you might want to do to maximize your chances of getting hired. Update Your Resume The bad news is that returning to nursing after a break almost certainly means investing some time and money updating your skills. The good news is that now that youve updated those skills, youve got plenty to put on your resume.Just like any job seeker returning to work after a break in employment, you might choose a different resume type than the standard, chronological resume. For example, a functional resume highlights your skills and certifications, not your work history, which may help hiring managers see past the gap. A resume profile can also call out your recent work brushing up your skills. Know What Kind of Benefits and Hours Youre Looking For When youre looking for a new nursing job, its important to know what you need in terms of benefits, scheduling, etc., before you interview.If youre returning to work after taking time off to care for a child or a sick family member, you may still need some flexibility. In nursing, as you know, this tends to mean shift preferences or ful l-time or part-time status. Its unlikely that youll find a clinical nursing job that will let you leave early to pick up a child from daycare, for example, or one that commits to never scheduling you on the holidays.Knowing your requirements will help you determine whether a job is a good fit for you. For instance, if you want hours but not benefits, going per diem might work for you. Or, if youre one of those rare and lucky souls who dont need much sleep, working nights could be a good fit. Network, Network, Network If you left on good terms with your old employer, a good way to break back into the nursing profession is to call up your old manager to see if theyre hiring. You can also look for job listings on the corporate site and inquire about specific opportunities.You might also ask your old coworkers, bosses, and friends in the nursing profession for coffee dates to catch up. Referrals are a solid way to get hired in any industry, and your contacts may know of opportunities be fore they become public. Remember Your Value A nurse friend of mine once said, shortly after graduation from his nursing program, There may be a nursing shortage. But theres definitely not a new nurse shortage. If you think back to your first days as a nurse, you probably know what he was talking about. Experience is worth a lot in the nursing field because you learn the real business of being a nurse while youre at work, not while youre at school. And you have experience, which makes you a valuable commodity for a nurse manager whos looking to hire staff. So, dont let your time away make you undervalue yourself.

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