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Negotiate Anything

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.www.americannegotiationinstitute.com
The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Negotiation and Communication #1 Negotiation Podcast Worldwide With over 10 million downloads and hundreds of 5-star reviews, Negotiate Anything is the world’s leading podcast on negotiation, reaching a global audience in more than 180 countries. Why Listen? Negotiation isn’t just about closing deals—it’s about building better relationships and solving problems. Whether you’re in business, navigating personal relationships, or tackling everyday challenges, negotiation is a key skill that can set you apart. Negotiate Anything dives deep into the art and science of negotiation, providing actionable insights to enhance your negotiation prowess in any situation. What You’ll Learn: • Expert Strategies: Hosted by Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., a renowned lawyer, bestselling author, and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, each episode features top negotiation and communication experts from around the globe. • Practical Techniques: Master the balance of assertiveness and empathy, learn how to set boundaries, manage emotions, and build trust in both personal and professional interactions. • Real-World Applications: From business negotiations to personal discussions, discover how exceptional negotiation skills can elevate your career and life. About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. Kwame Christian is a top global negotiation expert, celebrated for his viral TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” and as a bestselling author of two significant books: • How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022) • Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life (2020) With a background in law, psychology, and public policy from The Ohio State University, Kwame brings a wealth of knowledge to every episode. He’s also a LinkedIn instructor with over 600,000 learners, making complex negotiation concepts accessible to everyone. Why This Podcast? At the American Negotiation Institute, we believe that the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. Our mission is to empower you to negotiate anything, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned negotiator or just starting, our podcast equips you with the tools and confidence to navigate any conversation. Tune in to Transform Your Life: Join millions of listeners who have already unlocked the power of negotiation. Subscribe now and start mastering the skills that will transform your professional and personal life. Watch our episodes on YouTube for more visual insights and tips. Connect with Us: • Website: American Negotiation Institute • Email: [email protected] • LinkedIn: Kwame Christian • YouTube: Negotiate Anything Produced by the American Negotiation Institute Part of the LinkedIn Podcast Network

Episodes

Adam Galinsky: "Inspiring leaders aren't born; they're made."

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian engages in a compelling conversation with renowned social scientist and author Adam Galinsky. As a professor at Columbia Business School, Adam dives deep into the concepts from his books Friend and Foe and his latest release Inspire. The discussion explores the delicate balance between being a friend and a foe, the characteristics that define inspiring leadership, and practical...

Jan 21, 202535 min

Navigating the Unknown: Entrepreneurship and Negotiation with John Bolaji

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with John Bolaji, Co-Founder of TRAD House, a premium online experience for African traditional attire. John shares his journey from conceptualizing the business to launching TRAD House, detailing the hurdles and negotiations involved in bridging cultural fashion gaps between Nigeria and the U.S. He emphasizes the importance of networking, gathering critical informati...

Jan 20, 202544 min

How to Discuss What Matters Most with Sheila Heen

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes Harvard Law School professor Sheila Heen. They delve into her latest edition of the bestseller "Difficult Conversations" and discuss the evolution of negotiation over the past few decades. Sheila shares remarkable insights on shifting from blame to contribution in difficult discussions and offers a deep dive into understanding power dynamics. They make complex concep...

Jan 19, 202542 min

Finding Your Negotiator Identity with Glin Bayley

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," Glin Bayley, an expert in executive coaching, joins us to delve into the transformative power of understanding your negotiator identity. We explore the intricate relationship between emotions and feelings, the role of emotional intelligence in high-stakes negotiations, and how self-awareness and empathy can profoundly influence outcomes. Glin shares her personal journey from the world of finance ...

Jan 18, 202538 min

Jim Tressel: Leadership is Not a Position, But an Action

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this insightful episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with Jim Tressel. James Patrick Tressel is an American college football coach and university administrator who served as president of Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. Tressel brings his vast experience and practical wisdom on leadership, emphasizing the importance of service, humility, and the ability to listen. Together, they dissect the mechanics of pe...

Jan 17, 202535 min

Jim Vaselopulos: The Emotional Keys to Better Negotiation Outcomes

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes Jim Vaselopulos, experienced business professional and host of "The Leadership Podcast," to discuss the pivotal role of core values in leadership and negotiation. Jim elucidates how identifying your "true north" provides stability and effective direction in decision-making, particularly under pressure. The conversation covers striking a balance between flexibility and ...

Jan 16, 202541 min

Shawn Anthony: The Secret to Genuine Connections

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enriching episode of "Negotiate Anything," Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. sits down with Shawn Anthony, founder of Pod Pro Max and host of the "School’s Over Now What?" podcast. Shawn shares his journey from a small town kid to building a significant business and media presence, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections and leveraging podcasting as a powerful tool in personal branding and negotiation. They delve into the mechanics of bu...

Jan 15, 202533 min

The Power of Empathy: Jonathan Keidan's Tips for Authentic Negotiations

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Jonathan Keidan, founder of Torch Capital, to explore the nuances of negotiation in early-stage venture investing. Keidan shares his extraordinary journey from the music industry to venture capital, revealing the importance of empathy, data-driven decisions, and trust-building in effective negotiations. The conversation highlights how investors and founders can navigate business pivots and disruptive i...

Jan 14, 202538 min

Chess Lessons for Enhancing Negotiation Skills with Ernest Levert Jr.

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. 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!

Jan 13, 202548 min

How to Develop High-Level Strategies for Negotiation with Craig Reed

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Craig Reed, Chief Procurement Officer for Corteva Agriscience, discusses procurement negotiations strategies Follow Craig 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 ...

Jan 12, 202530 min

James Ontra: Every presentation is a story; every slide’s a scene.

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with James Ontra, the founder of Shuffler. Together, they delve into the transformative concept of presentation management and its impact on effective storytelling in sales and negotiations. James shares his 25 years of experience in creating persuasive presentations and offers valuable insights on utilizing storytelling to become better closers and persuaders. Disc...

Jan 11, 202533 min

Building Common Ground: Key Steps Before Starting a Negotiation with Brandon Mitchell

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this compelling episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with Brandon Mitchell, an accomplished transactional lawyer, to discuss the foundational element of setting a common understanding before negotiations begin. Brandon shares insights from his extensive experience in both the business world and his personal life, illustrating the importance of aligning on facts and perceptions before diving into any negotiation. Through...

Jan 10, 202526 min

Billie Gilliam: Leaders Need to Ensure Psychological Safety

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., is joined by clinician and therapist Billie Gilliam LPCC-S LICDC-CS to explore the intersection of emotions and effective communication in leadership. They delve into the challenges leaders face in creating psychological safety during difficult conversations, the significance of separating intention from impact, and techniques for managing stress-related physical s...

Jan 09, 202539 min

Ben Reinberg on Mastering Leverage in Deals

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this engaging episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with Ben Reinberg, a seasoned commercial real estate expert and CEO of Alliance CGC. Ben shares his journey of becoming a successful negotiator at a young age and dives deep into the concept of leverage in both commercial real estate and everyday life. With rich anecdotes and practical advice, Ben emphasizes the importance of emotional balance, continuous learning, and ...

Jan 08, 202532 min

Drew Glover: How Code Switching Can Transform Your Negotiation Strategy

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., sits down with Drew Glover, an influential venture capitalist and co-founder of Fiat Growth and Fiat Ventures. Together, they delve into the art of code switching, the strategic use of AI in storytelling, and the power of asking uncomfortable questions in negotiations. Glover offers insights from his personal journey as a Black man in the venture capital world and shares prac...

Jan 07, 202538 min

From Self-Sabotage to Self-Empowerment: Keita Williams on Mindset Changes

In this insightful episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., sits down with Keita Williams, the founder and chief strategist of Success Bully. The conversation dives deep into the significance of mindset shifts and emotional management in negotiations. Keita shares her expertise in hypnotherapy and offers valuable insights on how internal communication can be transformed to strengthen external communication skills. The episode also highlights the impact of focusing on prod...

Jan 06, 202541 min

How Tichaona Gandhle Uses AI to Enhance Negotiation Strategies

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. sits down with Tichaona Gandhle, an immigrant entrepreneur and tech expert, to dive deep into the art and science of negotiation. Tichaona shares his fascinating journey from Zimbabwe to the United States, detailing how he navigates high-stakes business conversations in the tech and funding industries. With a special focus on integrating artificial intelligence into...

Jan 05, 202523 min

Mohamed Massaquoi: What Happened When I Brought NFL Lessons to the Boardroom

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. is joined by guest Mohamed "Mo" Massaquoi, an organizational psychologist, to delve into the nuances of organizational psychology and the art of difficult conversations within organizations. Mohamed shares insights from his experience as an NFL player and applies them to his current role as an organizational psychologist. During the episode, the following topics will be covere...

Jan 04, 202529 min

Terence Mauri: AI Should Be a Co-Pilot, Not a Replacement

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this engaging episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with AI leadership and disruption expert Terence Mauri to delve into the transformative world of AI and its impact on negotiation and communication. Mauri emphasizes the power of asking catalytic questions and the importance of maintaining self-awareness and trust in an AI-driven era. The conversation explores the balance between human connection versus transactional inte...

Jan 03, 202537 min

Nancy Medoff: Once you realize you can't make everyone happy, you find true liberation.

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this engaging episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., welcomes back public speaking expert, author, and coach, Nancy Medoff, for her third appearance on the show. Nancy discusses her recent experience running for public office in her small town on Cape Cod and the unique communication challenges she faced. Despite being a seasoned communication expert, Nancy shares how this endeavor has reshaped her approach to negotiat...

Jan 02, 202531 min

Marilyn McClure: Building Your Brand Through Negotiation

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Marilyn on LinkedIn In this episode, Marylin McClure, discusses exercising negotiation strategies while still maintaining a personal brand 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 ...

Jan 01, 202549 min

Deepa Purushothaman: The Shocking Ways Toxic Workplaces Affect Your Health

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this compelling episode of "Negotiate Anything," we dive into the complexities of navigating toxic work environments with the insights of Deepa Purushothaman, a seasoned expert in race and gender studies. Through a candid conversation with host Kwame Christian, Deepa illuminates the power of collective action, storytelling, and setting boundaries to drive change within corporate cultures. Listeners will come away empowered with practical negotiat...

Dec 31, 202440 min

Peter Kurty: Authentic Listening Over Solving Surface-Level Problems

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian sits down with Dr. Peter Kurty, an experienced elementary school principal and educational consultant, to explore the transformation of conversations in the educational sector through effective negotiation strategies. Dr. Kurty shares his insights on combining authentic listening, questioning techniques, and mindset shifts to foster compassionate and impactful dialogue among educators and parent...

Dec 30, 202445 min

Henna Inam: Leaders Must Lead Themselves First

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this compelling episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes Henna Inam, CEO of Transformational Leadership, Inc. to explore the intersection of leadership agility and negotiation. Drawing from her book "Wired for Disruption," Inam illuminates the critical shifts required for leaders to navigate the current landscape of change. Together, they dissect the importance of empathy, strategic thinking, and communication in fostering c...

Dec 29, 202434 min

Harnessing Introvert Power in Negotiations with Beth Buelow

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Struggling to negotiate as an introvert? Today you'll discover the pros and cons of negotiating as an introvert and how extroverts can improve their interactions with their introverted colleagues with Beth Buelow, host of the Introvert Entrepreneur. Beth's Website Follow Beth 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 H...

Dec 28, 202444 min

Navigating Toxic Corporate Waters with Jamie Fiore Higgins

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Jamie Fiore Higgins, Financial Times 25 most influential women of 2022, Ex- Goldman Sachs Managing Director, Author of "Bully Market", now turned Executive Coach, discusses the importance of healthy workplaces, inspiring conversations, and creating change. You'll learn: How to make things better. How to get unstuck. Small wins compound. Hard conversations. Follow Jamie Fiore Higgins on LinkedIn jamiefiorehiggins.com Buy Jamie's book...

Dec 27, 202435 min

How to Create Your Own Authentic Podcast – Secrets Only Adrian Daniels Can Teach You

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Adrian Daniels, creator of the "A to Z Podcasting School," Growth and Community Leader, Podcast host, and coach, talks about launching and publicizing your podcast. You'll learn: How to make your guests welcome. Best practice to make your guest feel at home. Benefits of establishing rapport early on. We discuss: Momentum. Handling surprises. Managing the flow of the show. Follow Adrian Daniels on LinkedIn A to Z Podcasting website D...

Dec 26, 202429 min

Reverse Interview: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership. A Conversation with Emily Horn

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian joins forces with Emily Horn, the senior vice president of leadership development at the California Association of Realtors, to explore the dynamics of ethical persuasion in negotiations. They delve into the psychological aspects of communication, discussing the persuasive triad from ancient Greece—logos, pathos, and ethos—and the impact of emotional intelligence in reaching mu...

Dec 25, 202452 min

Nancy Bleeke: Mastering Confidence in the Face of Objections

Want to share your thoughts? Fill out our listener form Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Do you fear resistance? Are you lacking confidence in difficult negotiation or sales situations? In this episode, you'll learn the secrets of collaboratively working through objections with author and sales expert Nancy Bleeke. Click here to access her free course. It will help you to prepare and be effective in those conversations where concerns or objections are raised. Follow Nancy on Linked...

Dec 24, 202436 min

Jeremy Hurewitz: The Art of Negotiating Like a Spy

Want to share your thoughts? Fill out our listener form Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this engaging episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian welcomes Jeremy Hurewitz to discuss the art of negotiation with insights from espionage. Jeremy shares his extensive experience and practical tips on enhancing negotiation skills, focusing on the importance of authenticity, active listening, and strategic preparation. Explore how everyday practice can improve your communicatio...

Dec 23, 202438 min