Buy the Book: For the Forces of Good: The Superpower of Everyday Negotiation In this episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with Lucia Kanter St. Amour to discuss the complex dynamics of negotiating with bullies. Lucia, an expert in negotiation and mediation, shares her personal experiences and insights on handling bullying, drawing from her new book "For the Forces of Good: The Superpower of Everyday Negotiation." Through engaging storytelling and practical advice, the ...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr
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Mar 20, 2025•51 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this insightful episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian invites Sarah JanTausch to share her extensive experience in politics and how it connects to negotiating through fear. With years of involvement at local, state, and national levels, Sarah delves into stories and strategies that women in politics often face, highlighting the role of negotiation. They explore the psychological aspects of negotiation, combating impostor syndrome, a...
Mar 19, 2025•33 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this captivating episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian is joined by negotiation professor and psychologist Jordi Quoidbach. They explore the revolutionary ways artificial intelligence and large language models are transforming negotiation research and strategies. From dissecting the effectiveness of open-ended questions to analyzing non-verbal cues, Jordi shares his groundbreaking findings on what really works in negotiations today. The ...
Mar 18, 2025•43 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian chats with Enda Young, the managing director of Mediation Northern Ireland, about conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation. Enda shares his journey from being a mechanical engineer to becoming a prominent figure in the world of conflict resolution after being deeply influenced by the aftermath of a bombing in Northern Ireland, which emphasized the power of reconciliation. The convers...
Mar 17, 2025•31 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of the Negotiate Anything podcast, host Kwame Christian sits down with self-esteem and relationship expert Natalie Lue. Natalie shares her personal journey of transformation from a chronic people pleaser to a boundary-setting advocate. This conversation dives deep into the intricacies of people pleasing, highlighting how it serves as a barrier to authentic relationships and self-worth. Listeners will gain valuable insigh...
Mar 16, 2025•47 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian delves into the dynamics of walking away from a negotiation or a deal. He emphasizes the importance of changing one's mindset from deal-making to deal discovery, ensuring listeners approach negotiations without unnecessary pressure. Kwame discusses the critical role of preparation, especially understanding and working with your BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement), to maintain...
Mar 15, 2025•50 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian is joined by negotiation expert and attorney Rebecca Zung. Rebecca shares her insights on dealing with narcissists and bullies in negotiation settings, empowering listeners with strategies to shift from being victims to victors. She introduces her SLAY methodology, which stands for strategy, leverage, anticipate, and you, to help individuals confidently navigate high-conflict situations. Th...
Mar 14, 2025•50 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with Molly Fletcher, a former sports agent turned author and speaker, to discuss the impactful role of confidence in negotiation. Molly shares her incredible journey from negotiating everyday scenarios learned from her mother to handling multimillion-dollar deals in the sports industry, emphasizing the importance of imagination, practice, and resilience. The conversation explores ...
Mar 13, 2025•33 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode of the "Negotiate Anything" podcast, host Kwame Christian welcomes negotiation expert Kate Vitasek to share her groundbreaking approach to negotiation and collaboration. Vitasek, a faculty member at the University of Tennessee, discusses her vested methodology which encourages aligning interests rather than traditional negotiation tactics. Through shared stories including a successful high-stakes negotiation within the Canadian healt...
Mar 12, 2025•31 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode, Kwame Christian is joined by guest Todd Dewett to explore the art of authentic leadership in the business world. They delve into Todd's unconventional career path and his compelling take on authenticity, informed by experiences both in academia and the corporate landscape. Todd shares insights from his new book "Dancing with Monsters," where he uses a creative fable featuring a vampire to illustrate important leadership...
Mar 11, 2025•31 min
In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian engages with negotiation and conflict resolution experts Bob Bordone and Simon Dowling. The discussion dives deep into the concept of "conflict resilience," a pivotal element of effective negotiation strategies often overlooked in traditional teachings. Bob Bordone shares his insights from years of experience, emphasizing the importance of sitting with the discomfort of differences and approaching conflict not as a threat, but as a powe...
Mar 10, 2025•45 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian engages with guest Mac Prichard, a seasoned expert in career development and public relations. Mac shares valuable insights into navigating the hidden job market, emphasizing the importance of informational interviews in uncovering unadvertised job opportunities. The conversation delves into strategic approaches for effectively negotiating and networking to enhance career pro...
Mar 09, 2025•28 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian is joined by Erika Ayers Badan, the CEO of Food52 and former CEO of Barstool Sports, to discuss the nuances of workplace negotiations and the power of authenticity in one's career. Erika shares her journey of negotiating in various industries, from sports entertainment to lifestyle, and highlights the importance of staying true to oneself. The conversation delves deep into how authenticity ...
Mar 08, 2025•41 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian engages with Barry Nalebuff, a renowned Yale professor and seasoned entrepreneur, to explore the art of negotiation through the lens of fairness and empathy. Drawing insights from his book "Split the Pie: A Radical, Revolutionary New Way to Negotiate," Nalebuff shares a unique approach to dividing resources that dates back 2,000 years. Through compelling examples, Nalebuff illu...
Mar 07, 2025•34 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with the legendary Seth Godin to delve into the art of creative conversations and negotiation. Together, they explore the complexities of enrolling others into creative marketing strategies and how to manage difficult conversations effectively. Seth shares insightful anecdotes from his career, highlighting the importance of creating the right conditions for dialogue and the strate...
Mar 06, 2025•30 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this engaging episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian is joined by Cindy Anderson and Anthony Marshal, two thought leaders from the IBM Institute for Business Value. The discussion centers around their co-authored book, "The ROI of Thought Leadership," and its unique intersection with negotiation. They explore the tangible impact of thought leadership on negotiation, persuasion, and communication, offering listeners actionable insig...
Mar 05, 2025•32 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this engaging episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian is joined by Meggie Palmer, founder of Pep Talkher, to discuss the art of knowing your worth and securing the compensation you deserve, especially in light of today's economic challenges. Meggie shares insights into her mission to close the gender pay gap and highlights the importance of recognizing your value in the workplace. With practical advice on preparing for salary negotiations,...
Mar 04, 2025•27 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode of "Negotiate Anything," Kwame Christian engages in a compelling conversation with Richard Cogswell, author of "The Cultural Sales Leader: Sustaining People, Attaining Results." Richard shares insights from his book, drawing from his extensive experience in sales leadership across the Asia Pacific region. He emphasizes the importance of culture within sales teams, explaining how effective leadership goes beyond mere tactics to foster...
Mar 03, 2025•31 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode of "Negotiate Anything," Kwame Christian sits down with Adele Gambardella to explore the art of mastering negotiation techniques. Adele shares insights from her expansive career in journalism, PR, and crisis communication, and unveils strategies from her new book "Convince Me," co-authored with former FBI hostage negotiator Chip Massey. They discuss the importance of crossing disciplines to create unique negotiation strategies, the c...
Mar 02, 2025•41 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this empowering episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian is joined by Wies Bratby, an expert in career negotiation and advocacy for women. Wies shares her journey from a lawyer to creating her organization, Women in Negotiation (WIN), where she helps women negotiate their careers and salaries with astonishing success. The conversation delves into the importance of mindset, self-value, and developing a communication model to achieve p...
Mar 01, 2025•33 min
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 discussi...
Feb 28, 2025•39 min
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 pr...
Feb 27, 2025•28 min
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 trus...
Feb 26, 2025•59 min
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 responsibilit...
Feb 26, 2025•48 min
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 discus...
Feb 25, 2025•55 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this engaging episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with Lauren Sabo, an attorney specializing in education and special education law, for a reverse interview where Sabo takes the reins to explore negotiation strategies with challenging clients. The conversation delves into the intricacies of managing client expectations, recognizing the characteristics of difficult interactions, and setting effective boundaries in profe...
Feb 24, 2025•58 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of the "Negotiate Anything" podcast, host Kwame Christian is joined by negotiation expert Jeff Sipe to delve into the intricacies of job negotiation strategies. They provide valuable insights on how to handle pressure-packed conversations, the importance of setting high anchors, and the effective use of graciousness and kindness in negotiations. Throughout the discussion, Jeff shares practical advice on deflecting salary...
Feb 23, 2025•38 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian is joined by life coach and hypnotherapist, Amy Green Smith, for a deep dive into overcoming people-pleasing tendencies and enhancing self-worth. Amy unpacks the complex intersection of emotional intelligence, self-advocacy, and societal influences that affect our negotiation strategies in daily life, whether it’s within the workplace or personal relationships. She discusses th...
Feb 22, 2025•41 min
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this engaging episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes Jean M. Lawler, an experienced commercial and insurance mediator, to share her insights on realistic deals and creative solutions in conflict resolution. Jean delves into her typical day handling litigation cases, the importance of distinguishing between wants and needs in mediation, and the power of empathy and creativity in negotiations. The conversation highlights the...
Feb 21, 2025•34 min
