Negotiate Anything How I Went from People Pleaser to Confident Negotiator
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May 5, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Michael Reddington, a Certified Forensic Interviewer and host of the 'I See What You're Saying' podcast, shares his journey from being a people pleaser to becoming a confident negotiator. He highlights the importance of self-awareness and the mindset shift needed to succeed in negotiations. The conversation emphasizes 'compassionate curiosity', the power of the first offer, and the value of reflective practice in enhancing negotiation skills. Listeners will discover how to turn conflict into collaboration.
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Transformation from People Pleaser
- Kwame Christian was once a people pleaser who lacked confidence in difficult conversations.
- Discovering negotiation as a skill helped him transform into a confident negotiator.
Use Compassionate Curiosity Framework
- Use compassionate curiosity: acknowledge emotions, ask compassionate questions, then joint problem solve.
- This helps manage emotions and gather information effectively during difficult conversations.
Impact of Attribution Bias
- Attribution bias causes us to misinterpret others' tone and intentions negatively.
- Managing our tone can prevent creating harmful assumptions that derail negotiations.
