The strategic guide to getting the most out of every negotiation from "the female Jerry Maguire" (CNN)

Effective negotiation is rooted in establishing trust and building relationships--one conversation at a time. In this practical guide, trailblazing sports agent Molly Fletcher reveals her proven approach to landing more than $500 million worth of deals throughout her career. It all comes down to doing five things well:

Setting the Stage

Finding Common Ground

Asking with Confidence

Embracing the Pause

Knowing When to Leave

Master these steps and you''ll not only close more deals--you''ll be setting yourself up for the next big one.

"A great negotiator and a great storyteller has mined her deep experience in one of the most pressurized arenas of American business. This book is a road map for anyone who wants to learn how to win negotiations of any kind." -- LARRY KRAMER, president and publisher of USA Today

"Negotiating well is indispensable to success. Whether from the stage or in this book, Molly will inspire you. A Winner''s Guide to Negotiating will change your life by changing your conversations. A must-read for every business professional." -- DONNA FIEDOROWICZ, senior vice president at the PGA TOUR