Ernest Levert Jr. is the Founding Director of The Royal Oak Initiative, a chess-based mentoring group fostered through community engagement. In this enlightening conversation, he shares how chess principles enhance negotiation skills. He discusses the significance of strategic thinking and preparation, comparing it to decision-making in chess. Levert also introduces the MVP framework—Material, Vulnerabilities, and Position—emphasizing mindfulness in negotiation. The talk highlights the importance of adaptability and learning from loss to thrive in both chess and negotiations.

Ernest Levert Jr., Founding Director of The Royal Oak Initiative, shares how chess principles enhance negotiation skills. He discusses strategic alignment between chess and negotiation, systematic problem-solving in both, and applying chess strategies to real-life decision making. The podcast emphasizes the value of diversity, patience, and mental development through chess analogies.