Adjusting the Conversation: The Power of Reading Body Language with Carol Kauffman
Oct 14, 2023
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Renowned leadership coach, Carol Kauffman, discusses the art of negotiation, focusing on the importance of body language, emotions, and relationship dynamics. Strategies for reading and adjusting to body language, leaning in or leaning back during difficult conversations, and creating psychological safety in negotiations are explored. Adaptation of communication styles for extroverts and introverts is also discussed. Join Carol and host Kwame Christian for valuable insights on becoming a more effective negotiator.
Recognizing and adapting to different communication styles can lead to successful negotiations and improved relationships.
Creating psychological safety and demonstrating empathy towards leaders can foster trust and effective communication in high-pressure situations.
Deep dives
Using Real-Time Leadership Techniques in Challenging Conversations
Carol, a leadership coach and author, shares how she applied techniques from her book, 'Real-Time Leadership,' in a challenging business partnership situation. By being mindful, creating space, and adjusting her approach, she was able to stay calm, listen empathetically, and find a solution that saved the relationship. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the personas and communication styles of others, such as introverts and extroverts, and adapting our interactions accordingly.
Creating Psychological Safety and Understanding High-Pressure Leadership
In this conversation, Carol discusses the importance of creating psychological safety for leaders, acknowledging their high-pressure situations, and demonstrating empathy towards them. She shares her experiences working with CEOs and highlights the significance of understanding their vantage point, needs, and concerns. Carol also encourages individuals to approach challenging conversations with a mindset of connection, compassion, and curiosity, rather than trying to persuade others based on their own preferences.
The Power of Adjusting Communication Stances in Negotiations
Carol introduces the concept of adjusting communication stances in negotiations by leaning in, leaning back, leaning with, or not leaning. She explains how recognizing the energy and body language of others can help us determine the most effective stance to take. By acknowledging the different communication styles of introverts and extroverts, we can better connect and understand others' perspectives, leading to more successful negotiations and improved relationships.
In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian interviews renowned leadership coach Carol Kauffman. They dive into the art of negotiation and the importance of understanding body language, emotions, and relationship dynamics in any negotiation. Carol shares practical strategies, including the concept of "leaning in" or "leaning back" during key moments, to help listeners become more effective negotiators. Join them as they explore real-life examples and provide valuable insights to help you negotiate anything with confidence.
You'll learn:
- Techniques for reading and adjusting to someone's body language during a negotiation
- Strategies for effectively leaning in or leaning back to navigate difficult conversations
- How to create an atmosphere of psychological safety and build trust in negotiations