Whether it’s an employee negotiating their salary, business partners making a joint decision, or compromises being made between friends and family, negotiations are a part of everyday life.

Becoming a good negotiator takes consistent practice. However, there are some skills you can work on that will help you pick it up faster.

Being Present In The Moment

Being 100% present in the moment allows us to listen actively, connect quickly with the other party in a way that promotes generative dialogue.

You can pick up on verbal and nonverbal cues, discern the motive and relative importance of the request, and respond in a way that is likely to move the conversation forward. - Lisa Walsh, Beacon Executive Coaching

Originally published on Forbes Coaches Council.