

Negotiate Anything
Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
Transform your relationships. Speak your truth. Get what you deserve—with Kwame Christian as your guide. With over 16 million downloads and more than 1,600 episodes, Negotiate Anything was the world’s leading negotiation podcast for nearly a decade, reaching listeners in more than 180 countries. But it’s about more than negotiation—it’s about confidence, connection, and creating outcomes that respect your values.
About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A.
Kwame Christian the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He's known for his viral TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” and is a bestselling author of two books:
• How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022)
• Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life (2020)
As a degrees in law, psychology, and public policy, Kwame brings a wealth of knowledge to every episode. He’s also a LinkedIn instructor with over 2.3 million learners, making complex negotiation concepts accessible to everyone.
Why This Podcast?
At the American Negotiation Institute, we believe that the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. Our mission is to empower you to negotiate anything, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned negotiator or just starting, our podcast equips you with the tools and confidence to navigate any conversation.
Tune in to Transform Your Life:
Join millions of listeners who have already unlocked the power of negotiation. Subscribe now and start mastering the skills that will transform your professional and personal life. Watch our episodes on YouTube for more visual insights and tips.
Connect with Us:
• Website: American Negotiation Institute
• Email: simon@negotiateanything.com
• LinkedIn: Kwame Christian
• YouTube: Negotiate Anything
Produced by the American Negotiation Institute
About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A.
Kwame Christian the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He's known for his viral TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” and is a bestselling author of two books:
• How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022)
• Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life (2020)
As a degrees in law, psychology, and public policy, Kwame brings a wealth of knowledge to every episode. He’s also a LinkedIn instructor with over 2.3 million learners, making complex negotiation concepts accessible to everyone.
Why This Podcast?
At the American Negotiation Institute, we believe that the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. Our mission is to empower you to negotiate anything, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned negotiator or just starting, our podcast equips you with the tools and confidence to navigate any conversation.
Tune in to Transform Your Life:
Join millions of listeners who have already unlocked the power of negotiation. Subscribe now and start mastering the skills that will transform your professional and personal life. Watch our episodes on YouTube for more visual insights and tips.
Connect with Us:
• Website: American Negotiation Institute
• Email: simon@negotiateanything.com
• LinkedIn: Kwame Christian
• YouTube: Negotiate Anything
Produced by the American Negotiation Institute
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Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 11min
Mikkel Gudsøe and Kwame Christian: The Art of Negotiation
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, two negotiation experts discuss a range of interesting topics about the art of negotiation. Kwame Akosah and Mikkel Gudsøe share their thoughts on how to get what you want in any deal and explain the different tactics that can be used to achieve success. Whether you're just starting out in your career or you're an experienced negotiator, this episode is definitely worth listening to!Follow Mikkel on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikkelgudsoee/www.gudsoe.com 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

Sep 6, 2023 • 30min
The Power of Negotiation in Business and Life - Featuring Krista Russell
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian interviews Krista Russell, Deputy General Counsel of Airbus One Web Satellites. Krista shares insights on the power of negotiation, conflict resolution, and the commonalities between her various roles as a lawyer, professor, and mother. She emphasizes the importance of understanding human interaction and motivation in navigating difficult conversations. Krista also discusses the value of lawyers weighing in on business decisions, highlighting the benefits of early involvement and partnership. Tune in for practical tips and strategies on finding confidence in conflict, negotiating better deals, and building stronger relationships in both personal and professional settings.Key Takeaways:
- The importance of understanding what drives and motivates people in negotiations and conflict resolution.
- Krista's insights on balancing her various roles as a lawyer, professor, and mother, and how they intersect in unique ways.
- The benefits of involving lawyers in decision-making processes from the beginning, and how it can lead to faster and more informed choices.
Tune in to this episode and unlock the secrets to improving your negotiation skills, building stronger relationships, and finding confidence in conflict. Don't miss out on this valuable conversation that will transform the way you approach difficult conversations in both your personal and professional life.Connect with KristaEmail: legallykristalynn@gmail.comFollow Krista on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/legallykristalynnContact 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

Sep 5, 2023 • 30min
Disney Actor Devan Leos: From Stardom to Entrepreneurship
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Welcome to another exciting episode of Negotiate Anything, the number one negotiation podcast in the world. In this episode, we have a very special guest, Devan Leos, who shares his inspiring story of resilience and transformation. Devan, a former Disney Channel actor and someone who has experienced incarceration, opens up about the difficult conversations that have shaped his life. Find out how he overcame obstacles and turned his life around to become a successful entrepreneur in the public relations industry. Join us as we delve into the lessons learned from Devan's journey and explore the power of difficult conversations in personal and professional growth. Stay tuned for a captivating conversation filled with insights and inspiration. Let's jump right in!Email:dev@fc-ao.orgInstagram:@thedevanleosContact 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

Sep 4, 2023 • 31min
Unleashing the Potential of Digital Negotiation: Insights from Olga Mack
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Join us for an exciting episode of Negotiate Anything as we sit down with Olga Mack, a digital transformation executive and expert in the field of law and technology. In this episode, Olga shares her insights on digital negotiation, guiding listeners on how to streamline the process, increase efficiency, and effectively close deals. Discover valuable strategies, tips, and techniques to enhance your negotiation skills and master the art of closing deals. Whether you're a seasoned negotiator or just starting out, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their negotiation abilities and achieve successful outcomes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's leading experts in negotiation.You'll Learn:1. The definition and concept of digital negotiation and its benefits.2. How to leverage technology to streamline the negotiation process.3. Tips and strategies for conducting successful digital negotiations.Subscribe to Olga's Newsletter: Notes to My (Legal) Self https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/notes-to-my-legal-self-6862043122067759104/Follow Olga on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olgamack/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

Sep 3, 2023 • 33min
How to Avoid Salary Negotiation Mistakes With Kate Dixon
Are you about to negotiate your salary? Listen to this episode first. Salary negotiation can be tricky, but with the right advice, you can avoid making costly mistakes. In this video Salary Negotiation Coach, Kate Dixon shares her top tips for negotiating your salary and avoiding common traps.katedixon.org https://katedixon.org/Follow Kate on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-dixon-coach/Buy the Book: Name your Price https://katedixon.org/nameyourpricebook/Buy the Book: Pay Up! https://katedixon.org/pay-up-book/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

Sep 2, 2023 • 36min
Influence Is Your Superpower: Zoe Chance's Insights
Zoe Chance, international bestseller of Influence is Your Superpower, discusses practical tools for influencing others, including the power of the magic question. They explore improving negotiation skills, unfair forgiveness, and the importance of power and warmth in charisma.

Sep 1, 2023 • 35min
Empathy as a Superpower: Barry Nalebuff's Guide to Successful Negotiations
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Welcome to another exciting episode of "Negotiate Anything"! In today's episode, we have the honor of interviewing Barry Nalebuff, a renowned expert in negotiation and author of the book "Split the Pie: A Radical New Way to Negotiate"Join us as we uncover the secrets to successful negotiations and learn how to create a large pie and split it fairly. Plus, we'll hear inspiring stories from Yale students, discover effective negotiation strategies, and gain insights into resolving division issues. So grab your headphones and get ready for an enlightening and empowering discussion on negotiation tactics with our guest, Barry Nalebuff!Key topics
The importance of empathy and curiosity in finding solutions
Dividing the grant based on extra workload and compensation
Importance of maintaining a logical approach in negotiations
Buy Now Split the Pie: A Radical New Way to Negotiate by Barry Nalebuff: https://www.amazon.com/Split-Pie-Radical-New-Negotiate/dp/0063135485/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1693484397&sr=8-1Barry Nalebuff is Milton Steinbach Professor at Yale SOM where for thirty years he has taught negotiation, innovation, strategy, and game theory. He is the co-author of six books and an online course. Thinking Strategically and The Art of Strategy are two crossover books on game theory with over 400,000 copies in print. Co-opetition looks beyond zero-sum games to emphasize the potential for cooperating while competing. Why Not? offers a framework for problem-solving and ingenuity. Lifecycle Investing provides a new strategy for retirement investing. Mission in a Bottle tells the story of Honest Tea. His Negotiation course (available for free on Coursera) has 67,000 active learners and the second-highest net promoter score on the Coursera platformBarry's website: https://faculty.som.yale.edu/barrynalebuff/Follow Barry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-nalebuff-71a5ba/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

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Aug 31, 2023 • 44min
How to Build a Strategic Narrative for Negotiations With Lisa Gates
Lisa Gates, Leadership + Career Story Sleuth, discusses how to build a strategic narrative and prepare for negotiations. Highlights include: building a narrative for compensation conversations, understanding intrinsic value, asking open-ended questions, communicating strengths and value proposition in negotiations, the importance of grace and diplomacy in difficult conversations.

Aug 30, 2023 • 30min
From Uber Driver to Property Mogul: Dr. Daniel Moses' Negotiation Journey
Dr. Daniel Moses, former Uber driver turned property mogul, shares his journey from failure to building a multimillion-pound property portfolio. Discussing the power of negotiation, creative thinking, and sales, Dr. Moses empowers entrepreneurs to overcome challenges and achieve prosperity. Topics include mindset, skillset, successful deals through creativity, and the value of collaboration and building relationships in negotiations.

Aug 29, 2023 • 39min
How to Sell With Noble Purpose with Lisa McLeod
Reserve a spot for The American Negotiation Institute's NYC workshop with Kwame Christian in a $27M luxury residence. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/negotiate-anything-how-to-get-the-best-deal-in-your-next-negotiation-registration-692511178577?aff=oddtdtcreatorBuy The Book: Selling With Noble Purpose: How to Drive Revenue and Do Work That Makes You Proud. https://www.mcleodandmore.com/selling-with-noble-purpose/You don't have to be a shark to sell. In fact, Lisa Earle McLeod says you can sell more effectively if you put others' interests first and operate with what she calls "Noble Purpose." Listen to this episode to learn how to sell with Noble Purpose, and see how it can help your sales team close bigger deals.McLeod & More https://www.mcleodandmore.com/Follow Lisa on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaearlemcleodContact 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


