Most feedback fails not because it’s wrong — but because it triggers defensiveness. ⁠Buy the book Let's Talk: Make Effective Feedback Your Superpower by Therese Huston⁠ In this episode, cognitive scientist and author Therese Huston joins Kwame Christian to reveal the brain science behind effective, non-threatening feedback. You’ll learn why even well-meaning feedback can backfire, how to prevent emotional resistance before it starts, and what most managers get completely wrong when delivering hard truths. Whether you're a leader avoiding uncomfortable conversations or someone who wants to build a culture of trust, this episode gives you practical, research-backed tools to speak up without sparking conflict. Discover the subtle shifts — from leading with listening to stating your intentions — that make feedback land with clarity and care. 🔍 You’ll learn: Why your brain sees feedback as a threat — and how to override it The “Jedi” feedback move that instantly lowers defenses What to say before criticism to avoid sounding like an enemy Why silence makes things worse — and how to break it safely Connect with Dr. Therese Huston ⁠theresehuston.com⁠ ⁠Buy the Book - Sharp - 14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science⁠ ⁠Follow Therese on LinkedIn⁠ Contact ANI ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠negotiateanything.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

You don’t need pressure to persuade — you need the right question. In this episode, Yale professor and bestselling author Zoe Chance joins Kwame Christian to share the most practical, science-backed influence strategies used by top leaders, negotiators, and communicators. You'll learn how to apply her signature "magic question" in real conversations, how unfair forgiveness can increase loyalty, and why most people misunderstand what real persuasion looks like. Zoe also breaks down why kindness isn’t weakness, how to influence without manipulation, and what Hollywood gets completely wrong about negotiation. Whether you’re leading a team, managing conflict, or just trying to get through a difficult conversation, this episode will help you shift from force to connection — and become more influential in the process. You’ll discover: The 4-word question that changes everything Why empathy builds more commitment than incentives A reframe that helps you handle resistance with grace The mistake most people make when trying to sound powerful If you’ve ever struggled to be persuasive without losing yourself — this one’s for you. Connect with Zoe Follow Zoe Chance On LinkedIn⁠ Buy the Book: ⁠Influence Is Your Superpower: The Science of Winning Hearts, Sparking Change, and Making Good Things Happen⁠ ⁠Zoe Chance's Website⁠ Contact ANI ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠negotiateanything.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

One bad reaction can destroy the trust you spent years building. In this episode, forensic psychologist and leadership expert Nashater Deu Solheim joins Kwame Christian to unpack the hidden emotional triggers that sabotage high-stakes conversations. You’ll learn how to recognize defensiveness before it takes over, use silence as a power move, and ask the one question that keeps you in control — even when you’re about to explode. Whether you're leading a team, navigating conflict, or trying to be heard without losing your cool, this episode gives you the practical tools to respond with clarity instead of emotion. You’ll discover: Why most feedback feels like an attack (and how to fix it) The ABC model for building trust in every conversation How to use body language to send the right message — without saying a word Why asking “why” makes people shut down A simple mindset shift that instantly lowers the emotional temperature Master the moment — before it masters you. Connect with Nashater Deu Solheim Progressing Minds⁠ ⁠The Leadership Pin Code⁠ ⁠Follow Nashater on LinkedIn⁠ Contact ANI ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠negotiateanything.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian takes on the role of the interviewee as Lindsay Andrews sits down with him to delve into mastering the art of difficult conversations through his compassionate curiosity framework. Kwame shares his journey from being a people pleaser to becoming a negotiation expert, emphasizing the importance of self-trust, emotional management, and proactive engagement in challenging discussions. Lindsay and Kwame exchange valuable insights on how to navigate emotionally charged situations, build confidence, and transform fear into productive action. Tune in to learn how negotiation isn't just a skill but an empowering identity that can strengthen relationships and foster personal growth. What will be covered: The compassionate curiosity framework and its three steps: validating emotions, compassionate curiosity, and joint problem-solving. The role of emotional management, introspection, and self-reflection in preparing for difficult conversations. Strategies for building trust, confidence, and navigating fear and imposter syndrome in negotiation contexts. Listen to the Unstuck on You Podcast by Lindsay Andrews Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

In this episode, Ernest Levert, Founding Director of The Royal Oak Initiative, discusses the various chess principles and philosophies to be successful in the negotiation world. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides The Royal Oak Initiative (ROI) Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Ernest Levert

In this episode, Sarah Ahern, Data Strategist in Supply Chain/Innovation helps us negotiate in the supply chain via a revenue model. How it will affect us in the day-to-day process of decision-making during the pandemic and now a recession, Also, the difficult conversations we need to have to address its impact over the next year. https://www.pathgrowth.com/ Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Follow Sarah on LinkedIn Kwame Christian With Sarah Ahern

In this episode, Andy Luttrell, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Ball State University and Podcast host of Opinion Science, discusses the science of persuasion, as it relates to deeply held beliefs and strongly held opinions. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Opinion Science Podcast Audio Course: The Science of Persuasion Follow Andy on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Andy Luttrell

In this reverse interview, the young comedian, actor & host of the episode, Marcus Banks, interviews Kwame Christian about The American Negotiation Institute.   Marcus Banks Instagram Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian With Marcus Banks.

Highlight Reel: Strategy, Emotional Intelligence and Communication [Clips from RTara Jaye Frank, Selena Rezwani, Scott Tillema, Paula Caligiuri, Naushter, Alicia Shaw, Andy Lutrell, and Anuj Jagannathan] Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

Paul Ross Jan Marie Silva keister Jamie Lee Michael Reddington Jonathan Jones Keita Williams Mark Gholston In this negotiation marathon, our guest will speak about: Leverage sales, subconscious comm.PoliticsCommunity facilitation, Politics, self-advocacy, Anatomy of deceptionBranding by podcastingAccountabilitySuicide prevention, divorced couples.  Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

In this episode, Chelsea Elliott, MSW. Discusses what is emotional intelligence and how to apply EI in our lives.  Buy Chelsea's Book Natalie the Monster Slayer Natalie's Not-So-Fun Play Date: How to Help Kids Manage Their Anger Chelsea's Company www.somocomlab.com Donate Comfort Kits to Kids in Uvalde and Buffalo Donate Comfort Kits  Follow Chelsea on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian With Chelsea Elliott, MSW.

In this episode, Nick Glimsdahl, Director of Contact Center Solutions at VDS and Podcast Host of Press One For Nick, discusses overcoming suspicion using a unique framework. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Press 1 For Nick Podcast VDS: Contact Center and Customer Experience Solutions Follow Nick on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Nick Glimsdahl

In this episode, Njsane Courtney, Vice President of Human Resources at the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), discusses the importance of negotiation to build our careers and create a strong profile inside and outside the company.  Follow Njsane on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Kwame Christian With Njsane Courtney, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP

Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit Justin Fenn and Dan Yozwiak's episode: Disagreeing Amicably & Negotiating Effectively. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Justin on LinkedIn Follow Dan on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes Angela Cheng-Cimini, a seasoned HR professional with three decades of experience. Angela shares her expertise on navigating difficult conversations in the workplace, particularly those resembling mediation between conflicting parties. Delving deep into the essence of organizational courage, Angela emphasizes the importance of open communication and self-awareness in professional settings. As she transitions into a new chapter in her life, Angela reflects on the value of being honest and transparent to foster a productive work environment. What will be covered: Strategies for handling workplace mediations and resolving conflicts effectively. The concept of organizational courage and its impact on corporate culture. Angela's personal experiences and insights from her extensive HR career. Follow Angela on LinkedIn Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

In this exciting sparring session, Kwame and Dr. Melissa Crum perform a difficult conversation about inclusion and diversity in a realistic scenario and bring all these negotiation concepts into practice.  Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn mosaiceducationnetwork  Follow Dr. Melissa Crum on LinkedIn Kwame Christian With Dr. Melissa Crum

Negotiation Marathon: How to Manage Emotions during Conflict With: Romina Muhametaj Amanda Ripley Dre Baldwin Jay Fields Atholl Dunkin Will Mohan In this negotiation marathon, our guest will speak about: Conflict, transformation, Mental tools for negotiation, 1% Leverage, Trust, Teammates, Motivation, and Sales.  Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

Negotiation Marathon: How to develop Strength end Become Better Negotiators With. Bob Burg, Cassandra Worthy, Eliane Karsaklian, Ethan Nkana, Flordia Starks, Gregory Williams, Henna Inam, and Robin Guidry In this negotiation marathon our guest will speak about: change, sustainable negotiations, salary negotiations, difficult conversations, bad news management, managing emotions, negotiation mistakes Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

The Problem With Safe Spaces With Dr. Melissa Crum In this episode, Dr. Melissa Crum, Equity and Diversity Practitioner, SHRM Provider, MBE/EDGE certified, discusses the problem with safe spaces.  Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn mosaiceducationnetwork  Follow Dr. Melissa Crum on LinkedIn Kwame Christian With Dr. Melissa Crum

In this episode, Joe Nañez, Business Development Manager at VIP and Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Dallas Property Investors, discusses why it's important to pay attention to the discovery call, understanding the other side's goals, and when to bring up price. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides VIP Dallas Property Investors Follow Joe on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Joe Nañez

"Negotiation happens everywhere every day and it can be anyone’s everyday superpower - even through small acts and language. Yet, negotiation is still viewed by the general public as a specialized skill mastered by experts, and one that you either have or you don’t (“Negotiation can’t be taught. Some people just have the skill and others don’t,” as proclaimed by a high school senior, heading to Brown University to study International Relations, at the author’s 2022 Easter dinner table). Women, in particular, still shy away from negotiation scenarios - many are uncomfortable just asking for something, prioritizing so-called politeness over opportunity and success. Well, guess what? Negotiation isn't just for business and boardrooms. Negotiation is sexy. Negotiation is stylish. Negotiation is powerful and accessible to you. Every day." Quoted from The Synopsis of the Book: FOR THE FORCES OF GOOD: THE SUPERPOWER OF EVERYDAY NEGOTIATION by S. Lucia Kanter St. Amour (Release: October 1, 2022, Pactum Factum Press) Lucia's Podcast: Forces of Good: The Superpower of Everyday Negotiation Book Synopsis: FOR THE FORCES OF GOOD Web: Pactum Factum Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Follow Lucia Kanter St. Amour on LinkedIn Kwame Christian With Lucia Kanter St. Amour

In this episode, Dave Johnson, Lawyer, Writer, and Professor at Stanford Law School, discusses designed thinking and the negotiator's matrix. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Negotiation By Design Course Follow Dave on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Dave Johnson

In this episode, Ernest Levert, Founding Director of The Royal Oak Initiative, discusses the various chess principles and philosophies to be successful in the negotiation world. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides The Royal Oak Initiative (ROI) Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Ernest Levert

In this episode, Jennifer Walton, Chief Brand Officer at Sky Nile Consulting, discusses how to change the marketing field by creating a strategy focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. Sky Nile Consulting  Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Follow Jennifer on LinkedIn Kwame Christian With Jennifer Walton, MBA 

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Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company How do leaders navigate tough conversations, build collaboration across political and community lines, and handle high-stakes negotiations? In this insightful episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Mayor Tony Roswarski (Lafayette, IN) and Mayor Erin Easter (West Lafayette, IN) to explore the art of negotiation in city leadership. Together, they break down: The power of finding common ground in divided communities Active listening as a tool for trust and persuasion The challenge of misinformation and how to counter it in public discussions Emotional intelligence in leadership—how to repair missteps and foster collaboration The hidden power of relationships in negotiations Whether you're leading a team, managing community disputes, or handling difficult conversations in your daily life, this episode is packed with practical negotiation strategies you can apply immediately. Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

In this episode, Michael Corey, Executive Director at the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County, discusses how to help your community through having difficult conversations.  Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Follow Michael on LinkedIn

Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

In this episode, we will attend a live coaching session with Kwame and Trish. We will listen to difficult situations Trish has lived in and we will see the possible solutions proposed by Kwame. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian With Trish Hill

Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

In this episode, Devan Leos, tells us his unique life story. Email: dev@fc-ao.org Instagram: @thedevanleos Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Follow Devan Leos on LinkedIn If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything. Kwame Christian With Devan Leos

In this episode, Jan Rutherford, Founder of Self Reliant Leadership and Co-host of The Leadership Podcast, discusses these principals and ideas: you are not paid to be busy, stop doing your old job, and do what only you can do. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Self Reliant Leadership The Leadership Podcast Follow Jan on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything. Kwame Christian with Jan Rutherford

Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides If you’ve ever felt ineffective, invisible, or inarticulate, chances are you weren’t actually any of those things. Those feelings may instead have been the result of a lack of awareness we all seem to have for how our words, actions, and even our mere presence affect other people. In You Have More Influence Than You Think social psychologist Vanessa Bohns draws from her original research to illustrate why we fail to recognize the influence we have, and how that lack of awareness can lead us to miss opportunities or accidentally misuse our power. Weaving together compelling stories with cutting-edge science, Bohns answers the questions we all want to know (but may be afraid to ask): How much did she take to heart what I said earlier? Do they know they can push back on my suggestions? Did he notice whether I was there today? Will they agree to help me if I ask? Whether attending a meeting, sharing a post online, or mustering the nerve to ask for a favor, we often assume our actions, input, and requests will be overlooked or rejected. Bohns and her work demonstrate that people see us, listen to us, and agree to do things for us much more than we realize―for better, and worse. You Have More Influence Than You Think offers science-based strategies for observing the effect we have on others, reconsidering our fear of rejection, and even, sometimes, pulling back to use our influence less. It is a call to stop searching for ways to gain the influence you don’t have and to start recognizing the influence you don’t realize you already have. Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Follow Vanessa on LinkedIn Buy the Book: You have more influence than you think Web: vanessabohns.com If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything. Kwame Christian With Vanessa Bohns

In this episode, Jess Ekstrom, Founder of Headbands of Hope and Bright Pages and Author of Chasing the Bright Side, discusses how to use negotiation to get paid for speaking events. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Get $200 off of the Mic Drop Workshop with code: LIVE520 Jess's Website Headbands of Hope Follow Jess on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything. Kwame Christian with Jess Ekstrom

Matthew Pollard, an awarded sales authority and fellow introvert, has created and perfected a system for selling in a transparent, authentic, and low-pressure way – with no hard closing or bulldog sales techniques. His method has allowed him to sell millions of dollars’ worth of products and services and has helped thousands of other introverts to do the same. In his bestseller The Introvert’s Edge, Matthew shares his decade of sales knowledge, debunks the myth that sales requires the “gift of the gab,” and demonstrates exactly how, as an introvert, you can create a relaxed sales system that works for you. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Follow Matthiew on LinkedIn Get the First Chapter of The Introvert's Edge, FREE If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything. Kwame Christian With Matthew Pollard

In this episode, Ethan Nkana, Principal at Rocky Mountain Physician Agency, discusses 5 things you should know while negotiating your salary. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Rocky Mountain Physician Agency Follow Ethan on LinkedIn Follow Shane on LinkedIn If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything. Shane Ray Martin with Ethan Nkana, J.D., MBA

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian is joined by Dr. Amber Wright, a communication expert, to explore the transformative power of storytelling in negotiation. With nearly 20 years of experience, Amber shares her expertise in fostering effective communication practices, both in personal and professional settings. The discussion delves into the critical questions that define human interactions and the responsibility we have in showing up authentically in conversations. Through engaging dialogue, Amber provides practical strategies for improving communication and increasing confidence, highlighting the intersection of preparation, persuasion, and authenticity in difficult conversations. What will be covered: The role of storytelling in negotiation and its impact on effective communication. The WSD Method for clear communication and its application in various settings. The relationship between confidence, preparation, and successful persuasion. Connect with Amber Wright Follow Amber Wright on LinkedIn https://wordswellsaid.com/ Get a free chapter of Can We Talk Shop now: Can we talk? Cards Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

In this episode, Andy Prisco, Founder of JUMPSTART, shows us effective techniques to overcome unexpected situations in negotiations and difficult conversations.  Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Follow Andy Prisco on LinkedIn Jump Start Mastery If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything.

In this episode, Alex Barker discusses how we can develop braveness to face power and express ourselves for what we think is right.  Get your copy of Indispensable now. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn The Happy PharmD Follow Alex on LinkedIn If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything. Kwame Christian With Alex Barker

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In this episode, Dr. James L. Moore III, Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at The Ohio State University, discusses how to create change through negotiation.  Dr. James L. Moore III is both internationally and nationally recognized for his work on African American boys and men. His research agenda focuses on school counseling, gifted education, urban education, higher education, multicultural education/counseling, and STEM education. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides The Ohio State University Office of Diversity and Inclusion  Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Follow Dr. James L. Moore III on LinkedIn If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything. Kwame Christian With Dr. James L. Moore III. 

Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything.

In this Episode, Lance Tyson, President & CEO Tyson Group, discusses the link between sales and negotiation and how they interact with each other.  Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Buy the Book: The Human Sales Factor By Lance Tyson Follo Lance on LinkeIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Tyson Group If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything. Kwame Christian With Lance Tyson

In this episode, Colleen Byers, Mediator & Negotiation Strategist, discusses the importance of facilitating difficult conversations to keep good relationships both at work and at home.  Colleen references the phrase, "Why shouldn't they agree with us" which she first heard from Michael Reddington, who is a frequent guest on this podcast. To learn more about Michael Reddington's work, you can go to the episodes where he was a guest, which are the following: Deception: How to Spot It and What to Do with Michael Reddington, CFI The Disciplined Listening Method With Michael Reddington SPARRING SESSION: Negotiating When You Don't Have Any Leverage With Michael Reddington You can follow Michael Reddington on LinkedIn Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Follow Colleen on LinkedIn byersmediation.com If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything. Kwame Christian With Colleen Byers, JD, MBA

Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything.

Buy the Book The Waymakers by Tara Jaye (Centeio) Frank In this Episode Tara Jaye (Centeio) Frank, Equity strategist. C-Suite Advisor. Author of The Waymakers, outlines how leaders with power and position can clear the path to workplace equity by • discovering where you are on your equity journey today; • embracing the steps required to achieve true equity; • understanding what your employees really want from you; • developing a lens for the big barriers and intervention opportunities; • connecting the dots between meeting talent needs and unlocking company value; • recognizing when Waymaking matters most; and • showing up—every day—as a leader who makes away. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Follow Tara Jaye (Centeio) Frank on LinkedIn Buy the Book The Waymakers by Tara Jaye (Centeio) Frank Tara Jaye (Centeio) Frank. If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything. Kwame Christian With Tara Jaye (Centeio) Frank.

In this episode, Joe Navarro, Founder & Owner of Body Language Academy by Joe Navarro and Author, discusses the role that non-verbal communication plays in conversations and negotiations. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Be Exceptional Book Follow Joe on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything. Kwame Christian with Joe Navarro

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with expert Jack Schafer to explore the intricate dynamics of deception and how it fits into the broader context of negotiation and human interaction. Schafer, with his extensive background in law enforcement and behavioral analysis, shares insights into understanding deception not merely as a negative influence, but as a complex element of communication. The discussion covers the art of deception detection and techniques to manage conversations where dishonesty is present, emphasizing empathetic and respectful approaches that maintain relationships. Listeners are equipped with innovative techniques that integrate strategic questioning, observation of non-verbal cues, and ways to make people feel respected and valued, which can transform the negotiation landscape. What will be covered: Techniques to detect deception through behavioral and verbal cues. The use of elicitation in negotiations to gain truthful information without direct confrontation. Strategies to handle deception while preserving relationships in negotiations. Connect with John R. "Jack" Schafer Buy Now: The Truth Detector: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide for Getting People to Reveal the Truth (The Like Switch Series Book 2) Buy Now: The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over (1) (The Like Switch Series) Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

In this episode, Melissa Fortunato, FBI Special Agent/Crisis Negotiator, tells us stunning stories about her FBI negotiations. Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Follow Melissa F. on LinkedIn If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything. Kwame Christian With Melissa Fortunato

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