They believed that many of the learned negotiation strategies, tactics and skills were inconsistent with who they believed they were as women, and specifically in conflict with their identity and how they saw themselves.

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Carleson argues that the same skills and tactics that help secret agents succeed apply in the corporate world.

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But someone can become more self-aware, work on social skills and learn negotiating tactics later in life.

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