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SYSK TRENDING-How to Negotiate by Asking the Right Questions

May 5, 2026·26 min·4-min readconversationalself improvement
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Negotiation isn't about aggression or dominance; it's about asking the right questions to clarify your goals, understand the other party, and create mutual value. Alexandra Carter, a negotiation expert and Columbia Law School professor, shares a framework of 10 essential questions—five fo

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Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anythingby Alexandra Carter

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Columbia Law School

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