Negotiate Anything

Legal and negotiation expert Kwame Christian engages with listeners, providing insights on negotiating with individuals with big egos, handling a negotiated deal breakdown, addressing irrational behavior, and navigating cultural and political conservatism in negotiations. He discusses strategies for managing difficult conversations and strong egos, preventing breakdowns in negotiated deals, and developing cultural intelligence in negotiations.

Explore the concept of bluffing in negotiations and its effectiveness in putting pressure on the other party. Learn how to negotiate breaking a lease in a real-world scenario involving uninhabitable conditions. Discover the importance of understanding your alternatives in a negotiation, gaining leverage and calling bluffs, as well as strategies for detecting and combating bluffing in negotiations.

Cheyanne Cierpial, Marketing & Communications Manager, and Kwame Christian discuss conflict management, negotiation skills, and navigating the 'Great Resignation' and return to work. They emphasize the importance of clear communication, assertiveness, preparation, and understanding power dynamics in negotiations and conflicts.

Minson Vo, negotiation strategy expert, and host Kwame Christian delve into the dynamics of negotiation strategy, discussing power and leverage, the impact of emotion, and personal anecdotes from high-stakes negotiations. Listeners will gain insights into advanced strategies, maintaining credibility, and preparing for high-pressure negotiations.

Negotiation expert Kwame Christian talks with bestselling author and coaching guru Michael Bungay Stanier about building thriving working relationships. They share five essential questions to transform connections, strategies for enhancing relationships with colleagues and clients, as well as insights on successful communication and collaboration. Don't miss this transformative episode!

Dr. Melissa Crum, an Equity and Diversity Practitioner, discusses the problem with safe spaces and introduces the concept of brave spaces where individuals engage in critical conversations. They emphasize the importance of inclusivity, accountability, and responsibility within organizations. The chapter also explores the concept of code switching and its connection to assimilation, highlighting the challenges between authenticity and strategic communication.

Todd Kashdan, Professor at George Mason University and Best Selling Author, discusses effective negotiation, the importance of constructive conversations and checking in with employees, convergent and divergent approaches in organizations. They also explore the micro-culture within our world, different ways to describe creativity, and the difference between problem-focused and solution-focused decisions. The podcast delves into prevention focus versus promotion focus in persuasion and conflict resolution, and the impact of time urgency on decision-making and interactions.

Join us on the "Negotiate Anything" podcast where host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., sits down with mentee and burgeoning negotiation expert, Minson Vo. Together, they delve into the nuanced art of saying no with authenticity and examine the intricacies of setting personal boundaries in professional negotiations. They also explore a unique opportunity for expansion that Kwame faces with the American Negotiation Institute. This episode is a culmination of strategic insights and personal reflections on negotiation techniques and leverage.What will be covered:- The significance of authentic communication and saying no in negotiations.- Kwame Christian's personal dilemma involving a potential expansion of the American Negotiation Institute.- An in-depth look at the "no sandwich technique" and discussion on different types of leverage in negotiation.What listeners will learn:- Strategies for setting and communicating personal boundaries without burning bridges.- How to differentiate between power and leverage to strengthen your negotiation position.- Techniques for maintaining authenticity and clarity when negotiating additional responsibilities or new opportunities.Contact ANIRequest A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Keita Williams, Founder & Chief Strategist at Success Bully, discusses the importance of accountability in scaling businesses and achieving goals. They explore the challenges of coaching and holding people accountable, as well as the significance of self-care and avoiding burnout.

Meggie Palmer, Fortune 500 Executive Coach & Facilitator, offers tips and advice on how to have difficult conversations with your boss about getting a raise. The podcast also discusses the importance of recognizing your own value, the impact of fair compensation on motivation and loyalty, creating an equitable workplace, and the importance of preparation in salary negotiation conversations.