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If you haven’t encountered any opposition to a decision you’re considering, chances are you haven’t looked hard enough.
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97 |
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It pays to be positive and upbeat around your opposition.
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131 |
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…traditionally opposed groups become united by a mutual enemy.
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423 |
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When you help people land a new gig, they’ll be inclined to remember you if they hear of a new position opening.
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133 |
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When you… look behind opposed positions for the motivating interests, you can often find an alternative position that meets not only your interests but theirs as well.
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44 |
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In many negotiations… a close examination of the underlying interests will reveal the existence of many more interests that are shared or compatible than the ones that are opposed.
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44 |
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…the value of two opposing forces, the tension of push and pull actually keeps things more stable. It’s all about balance.
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105 |
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…you can be sure that even the best decision won’t succeed unless people – even those who opposed it – work to implement it well.
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88 |
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If extreme positions become more integral to who we are, we ought to see less escalation of commitment from those with consensus positions.
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174 |
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Unfortunately, people who rely on their title, position, or power to influence others do not lead, manage maybe, but lead NO.
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020 |
