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• How to Work (and Negotiate) With People You Don’t Like — From the Man Who United South Africa’s Enemies

  Most people think collaboration requires trust. Adam Kahane’s life work proves otherwise. In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Adam Kahane, Director at Reos Partners, a pioneer in facilitating collaboration between fierce adversaries—from politicians and generals to guerrillas and activists. Adam shares the powerful story of how he helped leaders on both sides of apartheid South Africa work together toward democracy, and explains why understanding, not agreement, is the key to breakthroughs. Learn how to work with people you don’t like, remove obstacles to real progress, and find common ground even in the most divided environments. Connect with Adam adamkahane.com [email protected] Follow Adam on LinkedIn Contact ANI ⁠⁠⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ negotiateanything.com ⁠⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

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• How to Negotiate Like Your Career Depends On It — Insights from a Top Sports Agent

  If you walk into a negotiation without leverage, you’re already losing — and NFL agent Henry Organ is here to make sure you never do. In this powerhouse episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with Henry Organ, founder of Disruptive Sports Agency and author of The Informational Interview Playbook. Henry pulls back the curtain on how real power is built — from branding yourself strategically to controlling the leverage in every deal. Whether you're closing million-dollar contracts or fighting for your next opportunity, this episode will change how you think, act, and negotiate forever. What will be covered: Henry Organ’s journey and the founding of Disruptive Sports Agency. The significance of personal branding in building leverage. Strategies for managing expectations and knowing when to walk away from a deal. Buy now the book: THE INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW PLAYBOOK by Henry Organ ⁠  Contact ANI ⁠⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Ultimate Negotiation Guide⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

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• If You Sell Like Everyone Else, You Lose — Lisa McLeod Shows the New Way

  If you're selling for the money, your buyers can feel it — and you're leaving the best deals on the table. In this game-changing episode, bestselling author Lisa McLeod reveals why the sales strategies you were taught are keeping you broke, stressed, and replaceable. Forget "closing the deal" — Lisa shows you how the world’s top salespeople drive higher revenue, bigger margins, and deeper loyalty by selling with noble purpose. You’ll learn how to de-commoditize your business, take control of the negotiation, and rewire your mindset to win deals that feel good — and actually stick. Whether you're in sales, leadership, or negotiation, this conversation will flip your strategy and your confidence on its head. Connect with Lisa ⁠Buy The Book: Selling With Noble Purpose: How to Drive Revenue and Do Work That Makes You Proud⁠. ⁠McLeod & More⁠ ⁠Follow Lisa on LinkedIn⁠ Contact ANI ⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠ ⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠ ⁠The Ultimate Negotiation Guide⁠ ⁠Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!⁠ ⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

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• Why BATNA Might Be Your Biggest Negotiation Mistake - with Derrick (The Van Gogh of Negotiation) Chevalier (Part II)

  Order NOW The Book: EVOLVE or Be Slaughtered: Negotiation For The 21st Century (Beyond Negotiating) by Derrick (The Van Gogh of Negotiation) Chevalier What if the rule we’ve all been taught — “never negotiate without a BATNA” — is the very thing limiting your success? In this mind-expanding conversation, Kwame Christian sits down with Derrick Chevalier, negotiation strategist and author of Evolve or Be Slaughtered, to expose the hidden danger of over-relying on your BATNA. Together, they explore why the best deals are rarely the ones you plan for, how to embrace creative discovery at the table, and what great negotiators actually do when things don’t go according to script. Whether you're a seasoned dealmaker or just learning the ropes, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about leverage, planning, and negotiation itself. Connect with Derrick https://h-c.com/ Follow Derrick on LinkedIn Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

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• Faking Confidence Is a Trap — Here’s What to Do Instead - with Derrick (The Van Gogh of Negotiation) Chevalier (Part I)

  One mistake. One moment of faking expertise. And it cost him a deal with Stevie Wonder. Order NOW The Book: EVOLVE or Be Slaughtered: Negotiation For The 21st Century (Beyond Negotiating) by Derrick (The Van Gogh of Negotiation) Chevalier In this unforgettable episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Derrick Chevalier — bestselling author of Evolve or Be Slaughtered and executive VP at Harrison Chevalier — to unpack the painful but powerful story that changed his life. From a failed negotiation with Stevie Wonder to creating a framework that helps leaders master their craft, Derrick shares how true confidence is built through competence — not performance. What you'll learn: Why pretending to know something can ruin your credibility — permanently. The ICSEAR framework: a step-by-step model for mastering any skill, including negotiation. How to move beyond balance and embrace harmony in high-pressure conversations. Why great negotiators must learn to flow like jazz — and how to get there Connect with Derrick https://h-c.com/ Follow Derrick on LinkedIn If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting thinking, “I should’ve done better,” this episode will show you how to make sure that never happens again. Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

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