

How to Get What You Want Every Time: 3 Steps to Negotiate Anything With Anyone
434 snips May 22, 2025
Kwame Christian, CEO of the American Negotiation Institute and host of the Negotiate Anything podcast, joins for an enlightening discussion on negotiation. He emphasizes that the key to getting what you want lies in having difficult conversations. Listeners learn his three-step "Compassionate Curiosity" framework to handle conflicts effectively. Kwame shares strategies to manage fear, navigate emotional dynamics, and prioritize self-respect over being liked, empowering individuals to advocate for themselves in all areas of life.
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Internal Negotiation Is Key
- The most difficult conversation is the one with yourself, overcoming fear and self-doubt.
- Internal negotiation builds confidence to stand up for oneself in difficult conversations.
Kwame's People Pleaser Story
- Kwame was a people pleaser striving for acceptance after childhood rejection.
- He compromised himself to be liked, later learning confidence through negotiation skills.
Respect Yourself Over Avoiding Conflict
- Fear of conflict often causes avoiding conversations, which leads to self-disrespect.
- Respecting yourself means addressing difficult topics even if others react emotionally.