Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Mark Davis, an accomplished expert in negotiation and cultural navigation. He emphasizes the vital role of long-term agreements and consistent effort in achieving sustainable outcomes over time. Join us as we explore these important concepts in an engaging conversation. You'll learn: The value of long-term deals: Discover why...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, David McRaney from You Are Not So Smart Podcast, discusses how minds change by exploring the factors that influence our beliefs. He talks about how to avoid unproductive arguments and change minds through listening.  Buy the book "How Minds Change"...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Melina Palmer, The Brainy Business podcast host, Author, Consultant, and Keynote speaker reverse interviews Kwame Christian on the Compassionate Curiosity Framework. The Brainy Business https://thebrainybusiness.com/ Follow Melina on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinapalmer/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn:...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Ruth Ettenberg Freeman LCSW, Founder and President of Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, and  Kathleen Harkins Weissenberger, CEO of the same, discusses how we can develop better parenting skills by being vulnerable and authentic. Peace At Home is a toolbox of interactive live training workshops to help parents navigate unexpected things. Hot topics include such...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Nancy is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and executive coach who has literally “written the book” on workplace confidence and persuasive communication. Her latest book, Unmute Yourself – Speak Up to Stand Out®, is a game-changer and a call to action for professionals who are ready to get their seat at the table – then build a bigger table. In this live version of...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Erin Upchurch MSSA, LISW-S (she/her/hers), Executive Director at Kaleidoscope Youth Center, discusses actionable tools, techniques, strategies, and mindsets to better support the LGBTQ+ community. Kaleidoscope Youth Center https://www.kycohio.org/ KYC Unity Circle https://www.kycohio.org/unitycircle.html Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn:...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Michael Van Keulen, Chief Procurement Officer at Coupa Software, discusses diversity in procurement. Coupa Software https://www.coupa.com/ Follow Michael on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-v-0a31a43/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide:...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Doug Ulman, CEO of Pelotonia, discusses how to have difficult conversations around building a community that shares your values. You'll learn how to: 1. Build a community 2. Give up to gain 3. Have shared values We discuss: 1. How a community drives change 2. The difference a community can make 3. Overcoming the roadblocks in community building Follow Doug...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Nadege Minois PhD., Host of the Culture and Inclusion podcast, author, and Vision coach discusses how not to be judgmental about our cultural diversity because this is what truly makes us unique.  You'll learn: When it is effective communication. How culture impacts our thoughts and behaviors. Where the challenges lie. We discuss: How these differences can...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Kwame's new book, How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race, offers practical tools for necessary conversations about race in the workplace and beyond. This guide provides tips on overcoming internal barriers and navigating around others' barriers to productive discussion. With insights on being strategic about the outcome you want, using "Compassionate Curiosity" to connect...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Jonathan Lacey, FBI Special Agent now Consultant, discusses how to negotiate and have difficult conversations about DEI & Security. 3 Takeaways: 1. How to hone complex and challenging conversations. 2. How DEI promotes brand recognition. 3. Communication as a means of connection. We discuss: 1. Inclusion includes you, no matter your race, ethnicity, or...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Are your colleagues in distinctly different age groups? Are you sometimes baffled or frustrated by their decisions and behaviors? You are not alone. Since the workplace is made up of multiple generations, you are likely to experience generational friction first­hand. But let’s be clear: these are not problems to fix. Rather, they are dif­ferences to understand, appreciate,...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Farah Harris, MA, LCPC, author of Color of Emotional Intelligence (2023), discusses how we can use emotional intelligence to create a psychologically safe workplace.  We discuss the use of emotional intelligence as: A means for conflict resolution. A mode of self-care. A tool for conflict resolution. Follow Farah Harris on LinkedIn...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Rich teaches us how to advocate for equity in the workplace. Rich's Podcast: Paychecks & Balances https://paychecksandbalances.com/ Rich's Guide: https://changeyourdayjob.com/ https://changeyourdayjob.com/ Connect with Rich on social media: @iamrichjones Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Maileen Hamto, MBA, MS, Doctoral Candidate, a Leader in DEI, Washington Technology Industry Association's Executive Consultant, discusses the 3 key factors that promote DEI in the workplace. Follow Maileen Hamto on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maileenhamto/ WTIA LinkedIn page...

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Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ No matter what industry you work in, it's important to be able to have difficult conversations with clients, co-workers, and suppliers. In this episode, we discuss the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in sales and negotiation. We'll talk about how to create a more inclusive environment in your workplace, and how to be more aware of your own biases. Listen to Damion...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Jessi Hempel, Sr. Editor at Large on LinkedIn and editorial director on the podcast "Hello Monday",  discusses how to have difficult conversations about coming out as an LGBQT+ community member. We talk about: Self-reflection Identity shift The Biggest Surprise About Jessi Hempel Rethinking work, life, and meaning for the contemporary age Jessi Hempel is...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Chris, President, and CEO of Delaware County Foundation is a professional negotiator and he's going to teach you how to get what you want without sacrificing relationships or damaging your reputation. You'll learn how to have difficult conversations with ease and grace. Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Are you looking to get a better salary or raise? Leah Murphy, Founder of Career Gems for the Journey, shares her best tips for getting the most out of your next salary negotiation?. Learn how to focus on total compensation, let the market dictate your value, and let silence work for you! Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The...

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! No matter who we are, where we come from, or what our backgrounds are, we all have something in common: the ability to connect with others. In this episode, Shakeer Abdullah, Principal Consultant at Practical Diversity Associates, shares a personal story that illustrates how self-awareness can help us build familiarity with others and demonstrates the power of humility. Request a Custom Workshop for your...

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! In this episode, KJ Lavan, neuroscience growth expert and CEO of KJL International, will show you how to change your negotiation style for the better by understanding your brain. You'll learn about the transformation levels of your mind and how to use them to your advantage in any negotiation. Follow KJ Lavan on LinkedIn Book: Why Is Your Reason For Being Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn Request a Custom...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company For too long, the term insubordination has evoked negative feelings and mental images. But for ideas to evolve and societies to progress, it’s vital to cultivate rebels who are committed to challenging conventional wisdom and improving on it. Change never comes easily. And most would-be rebels lack the skills to overcome hostile audiences who cling desperately to the way things are.   Based on cutting-edge research, The Art of Insubordination is...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company How can we use negotiation as a change management tool?  In this episode, Natalie Eicher, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Mettacool, offers her insights on how to retain gender-diverse talent in the workplace. She provides tips on how to open up these difficult talks, and how to maintain a positive relationship with the other party even when things get tough. Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn Follow Natalie Eicher on LinkedIn Mettacool LinkedIn...