Here’s a wonderful power phrase that you can use in various settings—from one-to-
ones with the boss to team discussions to boardroom presentations.
You can use it in negotiations to break an impasse.
You say simply, “COULD I GIVE YOU AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH?”
What are they going to say?
NO?
Of course not. This power phrase may not get your idea accepted, but it’s a frictionless way to get a hearing for it.
Just remember that the key word in this power phrase is ALTERNATIVE.
Thank you Dr. Paul Schempp for sharing this power phrase with me.
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