The Persuasion Lab with Martin Medeiros

 Calvin Chrustie spent over three decades working at resolving wicked problems in high risk environments. He spent several decades in international law enforcement in the area of complex international investigations, international hostage negotiations, intelligence, conflict management, and other high risk operations, always focused on managing the 'human element' within operations.  His career began in law enforcement, rising to the spot of Senior Director Of Operations in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and then as a United Nations - Peacekeeping - Negotiator and Mediator.  One of his current jobs is on the Critical Risk Team (CRT) - a risk, security, and crisis consulting firm. He is a senior partner in CRT. This team consists of the highest level of security and risk professionals managing situations involving kidnap incident management, cyber response, transnational organized crime threats, asymmetrical and hybrid threats, intelligence, and security advisory services. Calvin's three decades of experience working in high risk environments includes maintaining an extensive network of risk management partners in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and North America. He successfully completed his Executive Program in Cyber Security at Harvard University.Calvin informs us how to approach negotiations involving life-or-death situations with the most intense human situations around the globe.If you want to apply to be in the next Negotiation DoJo cohort discussed in the episode, please apply here.  We are now taking applications for the Negotiation DoJo (TM) power by The Persuaion Lab(TM), where you can build negotiation muscle memory in any situation.  Description and application here.  If you like the topics we discuss, sign up for our newsletter here.Got questions about the lab? Let us know at martin@negotiationstrategist.com. The host and our guests anonymize case studies, stories, and examples. Any resemblance to real persons and similar circumstances is coincidental. Nothing in this podcast should be relied upon as legal, financial, psychological, or medical advice. As such, you should not rely solely on the information in this podcast. Please consult the relevant licensed professional in your jurisdiction to get information before you change your position in reliance on any information presented. 

In The Persuasion Lab this week I am honored to have Alison Taylor, Clinical Professor at New York University Stern School of Business, Executive Director at Ethical Systems, and author of a book to be published by the Harvard Business Review Press. Professon Taylor provides an in-depth perspective on how business influence by doing the right thing in a turbulent world.  Professor Taylor is a global thought leader on the ups and downs of ESG scores, or Environmental, Social, and Governance standards that many private equity and public pension funds have wrestled with in 2022.  Join us for this provocative episode.If you like the topics we discuss, sign up for our newsletter here.We are now taking applications for the Negotiation DoJo (TM) power by The Persuaion Lab(TM), where you can build negotiation muscle memory in any situation.  Description and application here. Got questions about the lab? Let us know at martin@negotiationstrategist.com. The host and our guests anonymize case studies, stories, and examples. Any resemblance to real persons and similar circumstances is coincidental. Nothing in this podcast should be relied upon as legal, financial, psychological, or medical advice. As such, you should not rely solely on the information in this podcast. Please consult the relevant licensed professional in your jurisdiction to get information before you change your position in reliance on any information presented.

Today's guest is Dr.Larry Sherman; among his many accolades, he is a Professor at Oregon Health and Sciences University and has taught at the OSHU Medical School. Dr. Sherman specializes in Neurodegenerative diseases. What does your brain look like on empathy? We discuss the physicality of the brain and how what we do in a negotiation is activated, and how to perform better, neurologically speaking, in a negotiation. We mentioned the hands-on live class of the Negotiation DoJo, which you can apply for here.  If you like the topics we discuss, sign up for our newsletter here.Got questions about the lab? Let us know at martin@negotiationstrategist.com. The host and our guests anonymize case studies, stories, and examples. Any resemblance to real persons and similar circumstances is coincidental. Nothing in this podcast should be relied upon as legal, financial, psychological, or medical advice. As such, you should not rely solely on the information in this podcast. Please consult the relevant licensed professional in your jurisdiction to get information before you change your position in reliance on any information presented.

Today's guest is Dr.Ella F Washington. Dr.Washington is a recent author, managment professor, Inclusion scholar and practitioner as well as CEO of Ellavate Solutions.  She has worked with many different groups to close the gap on DEI.Check her book out here! Stop leaving money on the table. Join the Persuasion Lab! www.thepersuasionlab.comIf you like the topics we discuss, sign up for our newsletter here.Got questions about the lab? Let us know at martin@negotiationstrategist.com. The host and our guests anonymize case studies, stories, and examples. Any resemblance to real persons and similar circumstances is coincidental. Nothing in this podcast should be relied upon as legal, financial, psychological, or medical advice. As such, you should not rely solely on the information in this podcast. Please consult the relevant licensed professional in your jurisdiction to get information before you change your position in reliance on any information presented.

In the spirit of October being Cyber Security Awareness month my guest today is Kathel Kelton. Kelton has over 20 years of IT experience and is currently the Director of Cyber Security Services for Aldrich Technology Improve your Computer Security Now:1. multifactor authentication 2. Strong password 3. Update your software (Operating system etc..) 4. Use a VPNStop leaving money on the table. Join the Persuasion Lab! www.thepersuasionlab.comIf you like the topics we discuss, sign up for our newsletter here.Got questions about the lab? Let us know at martin@negotiationstrategist.com. The host and our guests anonymize case studies, stories, and examples. Any resemblance to real persons and similar circumstances is coincidental. Nothing in this podcast should be relied upon as legal, financial, psychological, or medical advice. As such, you should not rely solely on the information in this podcast. Please consult the relevant licensed professional in your jurisdiction to get information before you change your position in reliance on any information presented.

Learn about the power of deep listening in communication from Oscar Trimboli. Discover how deep listening can enhance deal making and decision-making. Explore gender and cultural influences on listening skills. Delve into regional communication differences and the power of silence in fostering impactful relationships.

Today In the Persuasion Lab, I discussed with Hesha Abrams how to keep your head in stressful situations. Hesha negotiates and mediates conflict between the world's largest technology giants in Silicon Valley and beyond. We chat about many different factors involved in conflict resolution and disputes. Check out her book in the link below to learn more about problem-solving issues.Check out her newly published book here: Holding the Calm.Stop leaving money on the table. Join the Persuasion Lab! www.thepersuasionlab.comIf you like the topics we discuss, sign up for our newsletter here.Got questions about the lab? Let us know at martin@negotiationstrategist.com. The host and our guests anonymize case studies, stories, and examples. Any resemblance to real persons and similar circumstances is coincidental. Nothing in this podcast should be relied upon as legal, financial, psychological, or medical advice. As such, you should not rely solely on the information in this podcast. Please consult the relevant licensed professional in your jurisdiction to get information before you change your position in reliance on any information presented.

On this episode of the podcast I am joined by Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker and Author Sterling Hawkins.  Listen in as we discuss the journey of improvement. Check out his newly published book: Hunting Discomfort: How to get Breakthrough Results in Life and Business No Matter WhatJoin the Persuasion Lab! www.thepersuasionlab.comGot questions about the lab? Let us know at martin@negotiationstrategist.com. The host and our guests anonymize case studies, stories, and examples. Any resemblance to real persons and similar circumstances is coincidental. Nothing in this podcast should be relied upon as legal, financial, psychological, or medical advice. As such you should not rely solely on the information in this podcast. Please consult the relevant licensed professional in your jurisdiction to get information before you change your position in reliance on any information presented.

Lee Hartley Carter is President of Malansky+Partners, a language strategy firm, an avid public speaker, and a regular contributor to Fox, Yahoo Finance, and MSNBC. Listen in to figure out how to use emotion in conversations for a desirable outcome. Check out her book here: Persuasion: Convincing Others When Facts Don't Seem to Matter Join the Persuasion Lab! www.thepersuasionlab.comGot questions about the lab? Let us know at martin@negotiationstrategist.com. The host and our guests anonymize case studies, stories, and examples. Any resemblance to real persons and similar circumstances is coincidental. Nothing in this podcast should be relied upon as legal, financial, psychological, or medical advice. As such you should not rely solely on the information in this podcast. Please consult the relevant licensed professional in your jurisdiction to get information before you change your position in reliance on any information presented.

Explore how AI can predict needs before they happen and the role of game theory in negotiations. Dr. Sperry discusses AI in caregiving, passive technology for the elderly, and effective persuasion strategies in negotiations.