Negotiation Maestro Pillows

Book Deal

"Lets stop arguing about the pool. We'll divide it in half and stay on our half."

"And need I remind you, the 'art of the deal' is the lifeblood of this company."

"Tariffs love me...tariffs love me not..."

'When we get there let me do the double talking.'

'Which 'win' is ours? Because the one on the left looks bigger.'

'I'll make my final decision on that promotion of yours, after this game.'

"Then we have an unspoken agreement?"

'Mr. Dawson, about when I said 'don't pull any punches'...'

'You think I'm crazy; I think you're crazy...finally some common ground!'

'I ace 'wheeling' but I flunked 'dealing'' - Boy on leaving Business Administration.

Tug of Negotiation and Conciliation.

'Pick a contract...any contract!'

'Negotiations have reached an impasse, legal recommends we resort to violence.'

Changing Minds

'As my solicitor I think you could have negotiated that better.'

Do you want to win the game or my business?

"That's Hicks from the corporate office. He's adorable, but trust me—when it comes to acquisitions, he's an animal!"

A Quiet Rebuke.

'Maybe we should sign him before the MVP award is announced.'

"I do. Have your people contact my people to hammer out the details."

'Remember, Henson; we're not here to hobnob - we're here to schmooze.'

'He wants to close the deal with a handshake. What do you think about that?'

"Okay, I'll renew your contract and raise you five sick days."

'No thanks, I don't drink when I'm driving home a point about investing.'

"May I remind you that we can always go with duck eggs."

"Ok, ok, we'll travel back to dinnertime one more time, but then it's my turn to choose."

'Miss Finch, find out what she does over there and offer her twice as much to do it over here.'

'And I want that end table for $40...' When bargain hunters crack.

"O.K., if you put it that way."

'Maybe you should reconsider those place cards, Ms Harris?' (Negotiation talks/Good Guys/Bad Guys)

"Already sold your soul to the company? Listen, I'll have my people talk to their people."

"Have your people call my people."

"You're a shark! You're a killer! Nothing can stop you! Now get back in that boardroom and apologize."

"Let me get this, but keep in mind that you'll pay for it in other, more subtle ways later on."