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- Did you know that failing to negotiate even one salary can result in a loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of your career?
- Have you ever wondered why women are often less likely to ask for what they deserve, and how this simple hesitation can shape their entire professional future?
- What's the secret to negotiating effectively while maintaining great relationships, even if the very idea of asking for more makes you nervous?
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Key Takeaways from Ask For It
- Discover how to uncover your true desires and ambitions by asking yourself what is currently missing from your life.
- Understand why women often accept circumstances without complaint, and learn to shift your mindset to take control of your life and determine your own worth.
- Realize that negotiations happen every day, and master the fundamental rules of intelligent communication, attentive listening, and information exchange.
- Learn how to prepare for any negotiation by establishing your BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) so you always have a confident backup plan.
- Find out why information is your most powerful asset in a negotiation, and discover how to use concrete data to successfully justify your requests instead of bluffing.
Ask For It — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: Discover what you want in life by asking what's still missing.
Chapter 3: Many women often believe they have no control over their lives, so they don’t request raises.
Chapter 4: Negotiation occurs every single day, and you must be ready for it.
Chapter 5: Don’t demand too much, yet don’t undervalue yourself either, ever.
Chapter 6: During negotiations, you should focus on what you want and also on what’s important to the other party.
Chapter 7: It is better to be cooperative than competitive, so carefully consider the interests of all involved.
Chapter 8: Unfortunately, women still feel compelled to watch what they say and remain pleasant always.
Chapter 9: In a negotiation, you must remain focused on your highest target and be patient always.
Ask For It Summary & Overview
Ask For It (2008) gives women advice on how to successfully negotiate to get the jobs and salaries they want and deserve. These blinks outline the do’s and don’ts of negotiation so that those who aren’t used to asking for more can learn how to do so the right way.
Who Should Listen to Ask For It?
- Women who want to be better negotiators
- Anyone who’s afraid to ask for what they want
- Women looking to further their careers
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