Preparing for Team Responses: 15 Things Your Team May Say

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As a team member, here's what you need to know: Law number two is about being prepared for the things your team might say. I'll give you seven examples, and you can fill in the rest. Some common concerns are lack of time, inability to meet deadlines, questioning the purpose, and wanting extra incentives. By understanding these potential objections, you can address them effectively. This is crucial because people often avoid asking questions out of fear of unexpected responses. So, law number two helps you be ready for any situation!

Laura Fredricks shares battle-tested tips to confidently ask for what you want.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How to respond to “I’ll think about it.”

2) Why you want to talk only 25% of the time.

3) Persuasion pitfalls to avoid.

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— ABOUT LAURA —

Laura Fredricks is an author, speaker, and consultant who trains and coaches individuals, businesses, and nonprofits. Her latest book is Hard Asks Made Easy: How to Get Exactly What You Want. Through her previous six books, Fredricks has helped hundreds of global executives, industry trailblazers, marketing and communication leaders, boards, fundraisers, entrepreneurs, teenagers, artists, philanthropists, and everyday people achieve their best professional and personal lives possible.

Since 2005, Fredricks also has taught at New York University School of Professional Studies.

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