The Secret Strategy FBI Negotiators Use — And You Can Too (with Melissa Fortunato)
May 07, 2025•40 min
Episode description
This isn’t theory—this is negotiation at the highest level.
In this gripping episode, FBI negotiator Melissa Fortunato reveals the real tactics used in hostage crises—and how you can apply them to your toughest conversations at work and at home. From infiltrating criminal organizations undercover to de-escalating a 15-hour standoff, Melissa shares raw, behind-the-scenes stories that show why connection always beats force. You’ll learn why diversity makes teams more persuasive, how to show authority without killing trust, and the one skill most people neglect that could change every negotiation you’re in.
Whether you're facing a deal on the edge or just want to be heard, this episode gives you tools that actually work.
Follow Melissa F. 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!
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android
Open in Metacast