Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.

Big Swings Only

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Playing it safe is easy. It’s comfortable. And it will never take you to the next level. If you’ve got what it takes to hit the ball out of the park, the only thing holding you back is whether you’re brave enough to take a big swing. Big Swings Only is for people who were meant for more — the ones done playing by rules that were never built for them. Hosted by Kwame Christian, each week brings you the real stories of people who fought their fear, went after the life they actually wanted, and became who they had to become to get it. The psychology behind the swing. The strategy behind the risk....

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Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.

Episodes

Are You a Go-Giver? Why You Need to Become One if Not with Bob Burg 05.05.2022 29:27

In this episode, Bob Burg, Bestselling Coauthor of “The Go-Giver” and Founder of "The Go-Giver Success Alliance.", discusses how to win your negotiations. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Bob's Website The Go-Giver Book Follow Bob on LinkedIn Follow on Shane LinkedIn If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our pro...

The Importance of Setting a Common Understanding Before The Negotiation Begins With Brandon Mitchell 04.05.2022 25:13

In this episode, Brandon Mitchell, VP, Associate General Counsel & Assistant Secretary at Aspida, discusses how setting a common understanding before the negotiation begins can facilitate our difficult conversations. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Brandon Mitchell on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn If you've been a listener of the...

How to Build Your Cultural Agility with Paula Caligiuri 03.05.2022 33:52

In this episode, Paula Caligiuri, Author of "Build Your Cultural Agility", Professor at Northeastern University, and CEO of Skiilify, discusses what most misunderstood about culture, the limits of bias training, and cultural competencies we need to be successful. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Build Your Cultural Agility Skiilify Follow Pau...

Effective Negotiation Tips From an Attorney's Perspective With Zach Gwin 02.05.2022 28:28

In this episode, Zach Gwin, Judicial Candidate for Franklin County Common Pleas Court, discusses exciting negotiation tips that we can use to improve our negotiation skills. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Zach on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, y...

How Negotiation Can Elevate your Life With Tari Murwira 29.04.2022 49:10

In this reverse-role interview, Tari Murwira, Founder of The Ellevate Hub, asks Kwame about how to improve our negotiation skills. Links Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Follow Tari on LinkedIn The Ellevate Hub If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to...

Persuasive Techniques That Will Help You Accomplish Your Goals with Marc Howland 28.04.2022 34:13

How to Have Difficult Conversations in the Post-Covid World With Cheryl Jones 28.04.2022 25:59

In this episode, Cheryl Jones, Chief People Officer at Friends of the Children discusses how Covid has affected communications and how employers and employees can use this as an opportunity to improve their negotiation skills. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Follow Cheryl Jones on LinkedIn Friends of the children Kwa...

How to Grow Your Business and Maintain Relationships with Kim Kaupe 26.04.2022 31:21

In this episode, Kim Kaupe, Founder at Bright Ideas Only, Keynote Speaker, LinkedIn Learning Instructor & Host of Coffee With Kim a LIVE Weekly Podcast, discusses difficult conversations with your cofounder, negotiating with friends and family, and what to do when things go wrong. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Bright Ideas Only Coffee With...

The importance of Setting Expectations in Negotiations With Lewis VanLandingham 25.04.2022 42:17

In this episode, VanLandingham discusses how to set expectations upfront in negotiations and shows us a different and innovative way to approach sales. www.sandler.com Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support N...

How to Manage Stress and Keeping Cool During Difficult Conversations With Joey Klein 22.04.2022 34:42

In this episode, Joey Klein, Founder and CEO at Inner Matrix Systems, shows his unique three-step strategy to manage stress under pressure. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Joey on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Buy The Inner Matrix Book joeyklein.com If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programmi...

How to Improve Concentration and Focus: Get More Out of Your Negotiations with Dave Crenshaw 21.04.2022 34:50

Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn If you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything.

CASE STUDY: How Negotiation Skills Contribute to Success in The Business World With Charlynda Scales 20.04.2022 34:53

In this episode, Charlynda Scales, founder of Mutt's Sauce and Air Force Veteran, comes to the show with exciting stories about how her conflict resolution skills played a fundamental role in her success with Mutt's Sauce. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides muttssauce.com Follow Charlynda on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn If you've been a l...

How to Overcome Skepticism with Karen Briscoe 19.04.2022 37:01

Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. In this episode, Karen Briscoe, Author of Flip Time/Love Life: A Heroine's Journey at 5 Minute Success/5 Minute Press, discusses how to overcome skepticism. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Flip Time/Love Life: A Heroine's Journey...

How To Have Healthy Relationships With Austin Hill 18.04.2022 34:55

In this episode, Austin Hill, Columbus Director of Refuge Inc. and Project 614, discusses what is a healthy relationship and shows us how we can preserve them and make them strong through time. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides https://therefugeohio.org/ Follow Austin on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn If you've been a listener of the show...

How The Abilene Paradox Affects Communication With Jamie Librot. 15.04.2022 26:01

In this episode, Jamie Librot, Director Talent Management at Sabert Corporation, discusses how the Abilene paradox affects everyday communications and what can we do to avoid making this mistake in our negotiations. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Jamie On LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Crhistian with Jamie Librot

Effectively Negotiating With Different Cultures with Humphrey Wireko 14.04.2022 51:52

Negotiation Network Effect With Jordan Sale 13.04.2022 32:28

In this episode, Jordan Sale, Founder of 81cents, shows us her unique concept of Negotiation Network Effect and discusses the importance of connecting with people in the field that you're working in to get negotiation advice from them. 81cents.com Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Jordan On LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn If you've b...

How to Manage Stress and Keeping Cool During Difficult Conversations with Jean-Nicolas Reyt, Ph.D 12.04.2022 38:20

Negotiating From the Inside Out With David Feavearyear 11.04.2022 40:04

In this episode, David Feavearyear CPO & Head of Workplace at Pearson discusses how to manage the internal negotiation process. And how to transform it into external success. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Connect with David Feavearyear on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

SPARRING SESSION: Negotiating When You Don't Have Any Leverage With Michael Reddington 08.04.2022 37:40

In this episode, Michael is back for a special sparring session and shows us how to successfully negotiate without leverage. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides www.inquasive.com Connect with Michael Reddington on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Buy The Disciplined Listening Method: How A Certified Forensic Interviewer Unlocks Hidden Value i...

How to Understand and Develop Your Strengths with Monique Betty, Strengthsfinder 07.04.2022 35:34

The Disciplined Listening Method With Michael Reddington 06.04.2022 30:24

The cornerstone of any leader's personal brand is how people perceive their listening skills. Distractions, biases, unhealthy expectations, and misaligned perceptions make it difficult for leaders to truly understand and influence their audiences. In this episode, Michael Reddington, President of InQuasive Inc. gives us his unique approach to listening through his goal-oriented listening method. ...

How to Accelerate and Simplify Your Negotiations with David Chan 05.04.2022 29:25

Mental Shifts That Will Help You Have Difficult Conversations With Lynne Maureen Hurdle 04.04.2022 48:08

In this episode, Lynne Maureen Hurdle, Conflict Resolution Strategist, shows us how to navigate conflict through mental shifting and active listening. Besides, she gives us her unique approach to understanding how culture can influence negotiations and what we can do to acknowledge and overcome cultural barriers in difficult conversations Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access...

Communicating in Times of Change With Tatiana Kolovou 01.04.2022 22:14

Leadership communication is never more important than during times of change. In this episode, Tatiana Kolovou, communication expert, explains how to strategize communication efforts, craft the change communication message, and answer common questions that people may have when grappling with change. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Communicat...