276| The Range Strategy: Asking For a Range, Not One Number

Building on yesterday's specific ask number, Nichole introduces a different approach, why leading with a range instead of a single number can sometimes work in your favor. In this episode: Why a range can give your manager room to say yes without feeling boxed in Why every number in your range needs to be one you'd genuinely feel good walking away with, not just a wide spread for the sake of flexibility An example of turning a specific ask number into a strong, research-backed range The concept of anchoring, why people tend to focus on the lower end of a range, and why your range should skew slightly higher than feels comfortable How to decide between a range or a single number based on how your specific manager typically negotiates Why confidence in delivery matters just as much as which option you choose Today's task: think about how your manager operates, decide between a range or your single number, and write down why Download the 7 Days to Ask for a Raise Challenge to help you confidently ask for a raise here. Connect with Nichole on Instagram @nichole.harrop