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Getting to Yes with Yourself: How to Get What You Truly Want by William Ury

October 15, 2019 by Halbs Leave a Comment

William Ury is an icon in the world of negotiation and peacemaking. He is most famous for the business classic Getting to Yes, which he co-wrote with his late mentor and fellow Harvard buddy Roger Fischer. Ury has written several books on his own to further his mission of peace (not a bad goal). One of my personal favorites is The Power of a Positive No, which provides practical advice on how to say no to things while holding on to your values and affirming […]

Filed Under: Non-Fiction Tagged With: Harvard, Peace, William Ury

Halbs's CBR11 Review No:41 · Genres: Non-Fiction · Tags: Harvard, Peace, William Ury ·
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Principled Negotiation

Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher

August 26, 2019 by Classic Leave a Comment

This one was pretty technical. The authors really break down the thought process of having a principled negotiation instead of trying to negotiate either “soft” or “hard.” They provide a variety of examples/case studies that emphasize the point. Not going to lie, this was a bit dry, but very good book if you want to read more about different leadership styles. “Getting to Yes” breaks down key concepts from the authors such as “Don’t Bargain Over Positions,” “Separate the People from the Problem” and “Focus […]

Filed Under: Non-Fiction Tagged With: Bruce Patton, Business, Getting to Yes, Leadership, non fiction, Pyschology, Roger Fisher, Self-help, William Ury

Classic's CBR11 Review No:203 · Genres: Non-Fiction · Tags: Bruce Patton, Business, Getting to Yes, Leadership, non fiction, Pyschology, Roger Fisher, Self-help, William Ury ·
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