Why BATNA Might Be Your Biggest Negotiation Mistake - with Derrick (The Van Gogh of Negotiation) Chevalier (Part II)
Apr 25, 2025•32 min
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Order NOW The Book: EVOLVE or Be Slaughtered: Negotiation For The 21st Century (Beyond Negotiating) by Derrick (The Van Gogh of Negotiation) Chevalier
What if the rule we’ve all been taught — “never negotiate without a BATNA” — is the very thing limiting your success?
In this mind-expanding conversation, Kwame Christian sits down with Derrick Chevalier, negotiation strategist and author of Evolve or Be Slaughtered, to expose the hidden danger of over-relying on your BATNA. Together, they explore why the best deals are rarely the ones you plan for, how to embrace creative discovery at the table, and what great negotiators actually do when things don’t go according to script.
Whether you're a seasoned dealmaker or just learning the ropes, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about leverage, planning, and negotiation itself.
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