Getting Past No
by William Ury
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About the Book
Negotiation can often feel like a battleground, where conflicting interests collide and emotions run high. In Getting Past No, William Ury addresses the challenges that arise when faced with resistance and opposition. This audiobook delves into the art of negotiation, providing listeners with tools to navigate through the complexities of disagreements and reach mutually beneficial outcomes.
Ury introduces a transformative framework that revolves around five key steps: Go to the Balcony, Step to Their Side, Reframe, Build a Golden Bridge, and Use Power to Educate. Each step is designed to help negotiators maintain composure, empathize with opposing viewpoints, and creatively resolve conflicts. This structured approach empowers individuals to move past obstacles and achieve agreements that might initially seem unattainable.
This audiobook is ideal for professionals, leaders, and anyone who finds themselves in situations requiring negotiation skills. Whether you're negotiating a salary, resolving workplace disputes, or navigating personal relationships, Ury's insights provide practical tools for effective communication and conflict resolution. With the audiobook available on Audible, listeners can easily absorb these valuable lessons on-the-go, enhancing their negotiation prowess in real-time.
Highlights
To enhance negotiation outcomes, Go to the Balcony to gain perspective and maintain emotional control.
Empathy is crucial; Step to Their Side to understand the other party's viewpoint.
Build a Golden Bridge by creating solutions that satisfy both sides' interests.
Frequently asked questions
What is "Getting Past No" about?
Master negotiation with William Ury's 'Getting Past No' audiobook, available on Audible, and transform conflict into collaboration.
Who wrote "Getting Past No"?
"Getting Past No" was written by William Ury.
Where can I listen to the "Getting Past No" audiobook?
The "Getting Past No" audiobook is available on Audible and other official audiobook services — use the listen link on this page.
What will I learn from "Getting Past No"?
"Getting Past No" by William Ury is a productivity audiobook — the key ideas and practical takeaways are summarized above.