

The Persuasion Lab with Martin Medeiros
Martin Medeiros
We communicate our needs to the world using negotiation, persuasion, and influence. And how effective we are, determines if our needs are in fact met. Join us as our host Martin Medeiros reviews the latest research on these high forms of communication. This research gives you the agency and the power of living a future of your design.
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Feb 18, 2020 • 18min
#19: Dr. Robert Cialdini's Persuasion Tactics.
The podcast discusses persuasion tactics from Robert Cialdini's work, emphasizing setting the stage before applying strategies, advocating for data security, exploring consistency, reciprocity, trust, and authority in persuasion, and delving into likeability, social proof, scarcity, distal gratification, logical reasons, and risk mitigation in persuasion.

Feb 11, 2020 • 18min
#18: Persuasive Mechanisms
Discover the importance of understanding persuasive mechanisms in negotiations and how they can be used on you. Explore attention-grabbing elements, anchoring attention, reciprocity, and the power of social proof in influencing behavior and decision-making processes.

Feb 4, 2020 • 24min
#17: Here Come the Robots!
Exploring how artificial intelligence is replacing humans in negotiations, with experiments by IBM and the University of Michigan. The podcast covers automation reshaping negotiation dynamics, children prioritizing robotic instructions, decision analysis in family law, automation of child support calculation, and effective strategies for automated transactions.

Jan 28, 2020 • 21min
#16: What Leaders Need to Know About Negotiation
Leaders must have advanced negotiation skills beyond the basics. The episode covers assessing performance, documenting agreements, dealing with narcissists, and using body language effectively. It also touches on the importance of communication mediums, empathy, and building intimacy in negotiations.

Jan 21, 2020 • 15min
#15: Multi-Party Negotiation.
Exploring the complexities of multi-party negotiations, including forming coalitions, managing diverse objectives, and the role of leadership. Tips on avoiding breakdowns and maximizing efficiency in negotiations with multiple parties.

Jan 14, 2020 • 13min
#14: How to Cool Down a Hot Negotiation
Learn how to cool down hot negotiations with tactics like empathy, setting boundaries, and active listening. Discover the importance of using intermediaries, managing emotions, and de-escalating tense situations through calm and empathy in negotiations.

Jan 7, 2020 • 22min
#13: Negotiation All-Stars - Dr. Cialdini
Explore negotiation strategies and attention drivers, including mindfulness, priming, and attention-grabbing challenges in the digital era. Learn engagement strategies in conversations using embedded associations and insights from an artificial intelligence bot. Discover the power of persuasion through fundamental principles like reciprocity, consistency, authority, likability, and scarcity. Dive into offering arbitrary reasons for compliance and immunizing against deception for effective persuasion.

Dec 31, 2019 • 15min
#12: The MOST Effective Negotiation Tactics
Discover top negotiation tactics including authoritative statements, time pressure strategies, specific denominations, and 'split the difference' technique. Explore tactics like strategic silence, reframing, and leveraging open-ended questions. Learn how to use the power of questions and if-then constructions to steer conversations effectively.

Dec 24, 2019 • 9min
#11: The Physiology of Negotiation
Exploring the impact of physiology on negotiation, including the link between physical health and successful negotiation. Discussing the influence of blood sugar levels on negotiation performance and the importance of optimal physical well-being for peak negotiation performance.

Dec 18, 2019 • 10min
#10: How to Layout the Room for a Winning Negotiation
Learn how room layout can impact negotiations and collaborations. Discover tactics for staging rooms and generating anxiety. Explore the influence of room arrangement on communication and stress levels in negotiations.