[Verse 1]
Sarah walks into the boardroom, budget on her mind
Contract talks with vendors, she's prepared but feeling blind
She notices crossed arms, defensive body language speaks
Before she states her number, she anchors high and seeks
[Chorus]
Read the room, set your stage, emotional intelligence
Anchor first, mirror back, build that bridge of confidence
Watch their tells, manage yours, psychology in play
E-I-Q plus strategy makes negotiations sway
[Verse 2]
Tom's face flushes crimson when she mentions timeline cuts
His voice pitch rises sharply, frustration fills his guts
She validates his concern, "I understand your stress"
Then reframes the proposal, turning more into less
[Chorus]
Read the room, set your stage, emotional intelligence
Anchor first, mirror back, build that bridge of confidence
Watch their tells, manage yours, psychology in play
E-I-Q plus strategy makes negotiations sway
[Bridge]
Mirroring builds rapport, matching tone and pace
Labeling emotions calms the tension in this space
"It seems you're worried about..." lets them feel heard
Tactical empathy opens doors with just a word
[Verse 3]
She spots the micro-nod when mentioning Phase Two
His pupils dilate slightly, interest breaking through
Loss aversion kicks in, she frames what they might lose
Not what they're gaining now, but what they'll have to choose
[Chorus]
Read the room, set your stage, emotional intelligence
Anchor first, mirror back, build that bridge of confidence
Watch their tells, manage yours, psychology in play
E-I-Q plus strategy makes negotiations sway
[Outro]
Behavioral insights guide you through the hardest talks
Emotional awareness helps you navigate the blocks
From CTO to boardroom, these skills will serve you well
Reading minds through body signs, success stories to tell