Negotiate Anything

• Why New CEOs Fail—And How to Survive Your First 6 Months in Power

  Becoming CEO is a dream for many—but few understand just how emotionally turbulent and strategically complex that transition really is. In this powerful episode, Dr. Ty Wiggins, global head of the CEO and Executive Transition Practice at Russell Reynolds, reveals what most leaders get wrong in their first year, why being “smart” isn’t enough, and how to avoid the crash that hits so many executives around the 6-month mark. With clients ranging from first-time CEOs to seasoned global leaders, Ty brings a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on pressure, presence, and emotional control. Whether you're a senior leader, a founder, or simply want to level up your leadership, this episode is filled with actionable insights you’ll want to write down. What you'll learn in this episode: Why emotional control—not IQ—is the most undervalued CEO skill The one mindset shift that separates good leaders from great ones How to communicate decisions without sparking fear and confusion Connect with Dr Ty Wiggins Follow Ty on LinkedIn ⁠Buy now the book: The New CEO: Lessons from CEOS on How to Start Well and Perform Quickly (Minus the Common Mistakes) http://tywiggins.com/ Contact ANI ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠negotiateanything.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!⁠

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• The Mindset That Makes People Instantly Trust You — With Former FBI Spy Recruiter Robin Dreeke

  You can’t fake real connection — but you can learn how to create it. Robin Dreeke spent his career recruiting spies for the FBI, building trust with people trained to trust no one. In this unforgettable conversation, he reveals the mindset that transforms strangers into allies — and the key habits that turn everyday conversations into powerful relationships. Whether you're trying to lead a team, build influence, or just stop overthinking your social interactions, this episode will reset how you think about human connection. In this episode, you’ll learn: – The 4 keys to instantly building trust – Why emotional safety is more powerful than persuasion – How to stop making it about you — and become the person people open up to Connect with Robin Buy Now the Book: It's Not All About Me⁠ ⁠Buy now the book: The Code of Trust: An American Counterintelligence Expert's Five Rules to Lead and Succeed ⁠ ⁠Buy Now the Book: Sizing People Up ⁠ ⁠https://www.peopleformula.com/⁠ Follow Robin 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 Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!⁠

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• Caught Off Guard? The Secret to Bouncing Back in Tough Negotiations

  When a negotiation catches you off guard, the real battle isn't with the other person — it's with your own mind. ⁠Buy the Book Sharp 14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this eye-opening conversation, cognitive scientist Dr. Therese Huston joins Kwame Christian to reveal how to recover quickly, stay calm, and turn unexpected pressure into strategic advantage. Drawing on neuroscience and real-world stories, they break down why your brain freezes under stress — and how simple techniques can help you think sharper, react smarter, and protect the deal when it matters most. If you want to master emotional resilience and negotiate like a true pro, this episode is for you. Connect with Dr. Therese Huston theresehuston.com Buy the Book - Sharp - 14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science Follow Therese 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 Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

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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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