This is the eBook version of the printed book. This Element is an excerpt from The Truth About Negotiations (9780136007364) by Leigh Thompson. Available in print and digital formats.     Preparing effectively for negotiations even if you only have an hour… or a minute!     Sometimes you have significant time to prepare for a negotiation. Other times you get blindsided: You get a call from an old friend with a “hot” opportunity. Or you receive a disturbing email from a colleague claiming resources you believe are yours. Or your assistant threatens to leave unless you give her a raise. Even if you’ve got only moments, take these crucial steps...