

Elite Negotiators Read Your Body Before You Speak — Here’s How
10 snips Jul 4, 2025
Join Greg Williams, The Master Negotiator and body language expert with over 30 years of experience, as he unpacks the subtle art of reading body language in negotiations. Discover how elite negotiators decipher unspoken signals before the conversation even begins. Learn the crucial link between body language and verbal communication, and how to enhance your persuasive skills. Delve into the importance of timing, adaptability, and emotional intelligence, ensuring you're never negotiating blind.
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Body Language Reveals True Intentions
- Body language adds a crucial layer to the words spoken in negotiation.
- Gestures, tone, and posture reveal true intentions behind statements like "that's my best offer."
Start Observing Body Language
- Begin by observing verbal and nonverbal cues to improve negotiation skills.
- Practice incremental improvements by paying attention to body language details.
Using Empathy to Get Upgrades
- Greg used empathy and compliments to successfully get airline upgrades.
- Timing and building rapport created reciprocal goodwill leading to upgrades.