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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

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69:14

What Bruce Lee Taught Me About Negotiation

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2026/04/22

From sleeping on the beach to building a billion-dollar empire — this episode proves that adversity isn’t the end of your story, it’s the beginning of your edge.In this powerful masterclass from Negotiate Anything, you’ll hear how top performers across industries transform setbacks into strategic advantage—and how you can do the same. Entrepreneur Shaheen Shahn unpacks the mindset behind mastering negotiation, revealing why success isn’t about memorizing tactics, but about showing up with

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67:02

The Tribal Leadership Model Behind DJ Vanas' Work

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2026/04/21

If you've been pushing hard but feeling empty, this episode will challenge everything you believe about high performance. DJ Vanas — Air Force veteran, member of the Ottawa Nation, and author of The Warrior Within (Penguin Random House) — brings centuries of tribal wisdom into a single, urgent message: you cannot be of service to anyone when you are falling apart. DJ has spoken at Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and Yakima Tribal Jail in the same week. His work spans 574 federally

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73:06

Safe Danger: The Leadership Episode That Will Change...

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2026/04/20

Ben Swire is an organizational consultant, facilitator, and author whose work with Fortune 500 teams, law firms, and schools reveals a hard truth: what passes for "connection" at work is mostly just noise. Water cooler talk. Weekend recaps. Friendly but forgettable. [0:08] Ben has built his entire methodology — called Safe Danger — around a single, deceptively simple idea: real trust only forms when people take small, intentional risks to let others actually know them. And the results are stunning

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57:05

Clients DON’T Want Solutions First… They Want THIS...

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2026/04/19

In this engaging episode, Lauren Sabo takes the reins to explore negotiation strategies with challenging clients. The conversation delves into the intricacies of managing client expectations, recognizing the characteristics of difficult interactions, and setting effective boundaries in professional relationships. Drawing from both their experiences and professional backgrounds, Christian and Sabo provide listeners with practical insights that transcend the legal industry, applicable to anyone

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72:34

The “Just Do It” Lie No One Talks About

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2026/04/18

What if the secret to winning any negotiation isn’t what you say—but what you notice about yourself in the moment? In this masterclass episode, we dive deep into the hidden power of curiosity—and how turning inward can completely transform the way you show up in high-stakes conversations. From unpacking the “mental baggage” we bring into every interaction to mastering subtle behavioral cues that influence outcomes, you’ll hear how top performers think, feel, and act under pressure. Featuring

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64:42

Stop Hiding Your Strengths: How to Stand Out, Get...

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2026/04/17

They told us that vulnerability was a flaw — a sign of weakness. But what if the truth is the opposite? In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Kwame Christian, bestselling author and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, sits down with Jamie Librot, former Global Head of Executive Talent Management at JPMorgan and author of Find Your Gobi. Together, they flip the script on what real strength looks like — exploring why our greatest growth begins the moment we stop pretending to have

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67:00

Harvard Negotiation Expert: Stop Selling Ideas. Start...

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2026/04/16

Joshua Weiss—co-founder of the Global Negotiation Initiative at Harvard University—explains why your greatest set of facts will always lose to a compelling narrative. Josh has spent years collecting real-world experiences through the Negotiation Stories Project to show how conflict actually works when emotions run deep and the "ivory tower" theories hit the real world. If you’ve ever felt like your perfectly articulated strategy fell on deaf ears, this masterclass on storytelling and

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63:08

The Key to Being SO VALUABLE You Never Become Irrelevant

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2026/04/15

AI can write, edit, even cast—but it still can’t do what made TV legend Bonnie Hammer unstoppable: read the room. In this candid conversation with Kwame Christian, Bonnie unpacks the human meta‑skill behind great leadership and negotiation—reading people and context in real time—and how it powered her “Blue Skies” era at USA & SYFY (Monk, Psych, Burn Notice). She shares why “fake it till you make it” fails (and what to do instead), how to hire for humility and team-first culture, why presence

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35:33

Secret Persuasion Tactics from CIA and FBI: Sell Like...

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2026/04/14

Master the secret tactics spies use to win trust and uncover the truth.In this gripping episode, Jeremy Hurewitz, corporate intelligence expert and author of "Sell Like a Spy," reveals the secret persuasion tactics used by the CIA, FBI, and elite intelligence officers. Hurewitz draws on his years of experience working alongside former CIA case officers, FBI negotiators, and counterintelligence experts to share powerful strategies for winning trust, gathering intelligence, and persuading anyone —

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75:46

Being Yourself Is a Learned Skill | Aaron Calafato

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2026/04/13

Aaron Calafato — master storyteller, consultant, and creator of the 7 Minute Stories podcast — reveals why showing up as your real self in high-stakes moments is actually a skill you have to train, and exactly how to build it.Aaron has spent 15+ years helping leaders, founders, and sales professionals communicate with genuine confidence. He's built a global audience across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Pandora — with zero ads, zero scripts, and zero pretense. Connect with Aaron

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64:16

Burnout is Quietly Killing Your Career (Here’s What...

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2026/04/12

What if the biggest deal you’re negotiating… is the one you’re making with yourself every single day? In this powerful masterclass episode, we unpack the hidden cost of stress, burnout, and emotional overwhelm—and why pushing harder might actually be the worst strategy you can choose. From the front lines of emergency medicine to the depths of somatic psychology, you’ll hear two expert perspectives that will challenge how you think about productivity, performance, and well-being. Dr. Tamara

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60:36

Turn Fear Into Fuel — Or Stay Stuck Where You Are

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2026/04/11

Energy beats strategy — and former Siemens & Alcoa CEO Klaus Kleinfeld reveals the playbook to end burnout, regain focus, and execute at the highest level. In this conversation, Klaus Kleinfeld breaks down why energy management—not tactics—separates elite leaders from exhausted teams. You’ll hear how to turn purpose into a “laser,” control emotions under pressure, win buy‑in without formal authority, and build routines that actually stick when life is chaotic. Connect with Klaus

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62:07

Why Your Difficult Conversations Keep Failing - With...

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2026/04/10

Mónica Guzmán is a journalist who couldn't even have an honest conversation with her own parents about politics — and she turned that painful personal failure into a methodology that works in boardrooms, courtrooms, and living rooms.Mónica is a bridge-builder journalist, Senior Fellow at Braver Angels, host of A Braver Way podcast, and bestselling author of I Never Thought of It That Way. In this episode, she breaks down the neurological and psychological forces that shut down curiosity at the

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65:36

The Pitch That Embarrassed a Negotiation Professor -...

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2026/04/09

Patrick Leddin reveals the negotiation mindset that helped him close a 50/50 book deal with James Patterson — and the one relationship trap that nearly cost him everything.Patrick Leddin is a professor at Vanderbilt University, former U.S. Army Ranger, and co-author of the New York Times bestselling book Disrupt Everything — co-written with James Patterson. He has taught negotiation and leadership for over a decade, and his work has been brought to life as a Franklin Covey course: Disrupt

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98:57

Build Trust First — or Lose the Deal: The Real Way to...

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2026/04/08

Most people think negotiation is about winning — but what if that mindset is exactly why they keep losing?In this masterclass episode, you’ll hear three expert perspectives that completely reframe how negotiation actually works — from high-level strategy to real-world legal battles to the future of human communication. The common thread? The best negotiators aren’t the most aggressive — they’re the most curious, self-aware, and trust-driven. You’ll discover why asking questions is more powerful

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55:34

The Truth Detector: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Secrets to...

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2026/04/07

In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with expert Jack Schafer to explore the intricate dynamics of deception and how it fits into the broader context of negotiation and human interaction. Schafer, with his extensive background in law enforcement and behavioral analysis, shares insights into understanding deception not merely as a negative influence, but as a complex element of communication. The discussion covers the art of deception detection and

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53:12

The “Fun Deficit”: Why We Forget How to Enjoy Life as...

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2026/04/06

Why do smart, successful people feel trapped in constant busyness? In this episode, Dorie Clark — author of The Long Game — joins Kwame Christian to reveal why thinking long-term feels almost impossible in a world that rewards urgency. They explore the psychology of busyness, how scarcity rewires our decisions, and what it takes to find courage, patience, and joy in the process — even when the world keeps screaming “faster.” In this episode: Why “I’m busy” has become the new humble

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74:30

How Personal Pain Impacts Business Performance:...

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2026/04/05

When life shatters everything you thought was safe, what do you do next?In this powerful conversation, emotional recovery coach Louize Yafai shares how she rebuilt her life after losing everything — her marriage, her company, and her sense of self. From surviving financial and emotional abuse to helping others turn pain into strength, Louize reveals the mindset shifts and daily actions that transform suffering into resilience. You’ll learn: How to rebuild confidence when you’ve hit rock

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58:54

Wikipedia Founder: AI and the Future of Truth

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2026/04/04

In this episode, Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, joins Kwame Christian to explore one of the biggest challenges of our time: the collapse of trust. From misinformation and social media outrage to AI deepfakes and short-term thinking, Jimmy shares what he’s learned about truth, integrity, and human connection after decades shaping the world’s largest source of information. Discover why trust is disappearing—from our politics to our personal relationships—and what it actually takes to rebuild

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79:43

Manipulated at Work? The Hidden Cost of Being Too...

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2026/04/03

Gaslighting isn’t just a relationship issue—it happens at work too. In this powerful conversation, psychotherapist and author Farah Harris opens up about her own painful experience with a toxic hire who weaponized her teachings, blurred boundaries, and tried to undermine her confidence as a leader.⁠Buy The Book: The Color of Emotional Intelligence by Farah Harris⁠ ⁠Fara's website: www.workingwelldaily.com⁠ Together with Kwame Christian, Farah unpacks: The subtle red flags of

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