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In this episode of Your Employment Matters, Beverly dives deep into the art of negotiation with Cindy Watson, Esq, and together, they share invaluable insights that challenge traditional beliefs about law, negotiations, and the workplace. 

Cindy is a highly sought-after international speaker, negotiation expert, social justice attorney, coach, and founder of Women on Purpose. She’s also the author of “The Art of Feminine Negotiation: How to Get What You Want from the Boardroom to the Bedroom.” Cindy is known for her advocacy of integrating empathy, collaboration, and resilience into negotiation techniques, making her voice stand out in her field. She brings over 30 years of experience in social justice law and a passion for reshaping how we perceive negotiation and leadership.

“All of life is a negotiation and yet we are duped into believing that the only path to success is this very competitive toughness, take no prisoners kind of approach.” – Cindy Watson, Esq.

Key insights:

• How gender dynamics and ego affect negotiation and leadership
• The decline of critical thinking and survival skills in the digital age and AI
• Utilizing curiosity to improve yourself
• The future of labor-management relations with ongoing societal shifts

This episode explores the necessity of cultivating critical thinking, survival skills, and the ability to handle failures in this time of technological advancements and AI as well as  how to be able to think and problem solve even without using technology. The discussions on gender dynamics and negotiation also highlight the evolving leadership landscape and explore the importance of collaborative problem-solving and inclusive decision-making.

Connect with Cindy:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

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