Taken from the Mayfly Maven Powerful Negotiations Toolkit When we think of negotiation, we often picture high-stakes boardroom battles or complex contract talks. But the truth is, we negotiate every day—whether we’re discussing a budget, bedtime with a toddler, or setting boundaries with colleagues. Life is negotiation. In the words of Chris Voss, author of Never Split the Difference , “Negotiation is the heart of collaboration.” And I couldn’t agree more. When approached w