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In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Colin M. Fisher, author of The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups, to explore the hidden psychology of group dynamics. From the dinner table to the boardroom, every group is a negotiation — balancing individual goals with collective success. You’ll learn: Why adding more brains to a meeting often creates more problems. The “Goldilo...

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 authori...

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...

Most people are doing branding completely backwards — and it’s killing their results. In this powerful conversation, global CEO and marketing thought leader Giuseppe Stigliano reveals why everything you thought you knew about branding is wrong, and what to do instead. You’ll discover: Why “pushing” your brand no longer works in today’s saturated market The shift from making people want things to m...

Be nice, be invisible—brand leaders pick a strategic enemy and own the category. ⁠Buy the book The Strategic Enemy - How To Build & Position a Brand Worth Fighting For. By Laura Ries⁠ In this episode, branding strategist Laura Ries (daughter of positioning pioneer Al Ries) breaks down why playing it safe kills momentum, how to define a category you can own, and how the psychology of contrast turns...

Are you tired of saying “yes” when you really want to say “no”? In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with life coach and hypnotherapist Amy Green Smith to unpack the hidden costs of people-pleasing—and how to finally break free. Together, they explore the surprising ways emotional intelligence, self-advocacy, and societal expectations shape your ability to negotiat...

Everything you've been told about reducing stress is wrong—and it might be making things worse. In this episode, neuroscientist Rebecca Heiss reveals groundbreaking insights about why trying to eliminate stress at work often backfires. You'll learn the science-backed strategy to turn stress into your greatest professional advantage, how your beliefs about stress directly impact your health and per...

What does it really take to build a $745 million startup from the ground up? Hint: It’s messy, painful, and nothing like the glamorous success stories you’ve heard. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Kwame Christian sits down with Cas and Mike Lazerow—the entrepreneurial power couple behind the massive success of Golf.com, which they sold to Time Warner for $745 million. But behind the impressi...

Most people will never learn what you're about to hear... In this one-hour masterclass, Kwame Christian sits down with Mike Inman — the #1 negotiation trainer who has coached over 8,000 B2B negotiations and closed more than $1 billion in deals. Mike shares raw, practical, and battle-tested advice you can use immediately to transform the way you negotiate. No fluff. No theory. Just one straight hou...

If you feel stuck, changing jobs might not be the answer. In this powerful conversation with bestselling author and workplace strategist Elizabeth Lotardo, we uncover the real reason so many professionals feel unfulfilled at work… and what to do about it. Buy The Book: Leading Yourself: Find More Joy, Meaning, and Opportunities in the Job You Already Have (Despite Imperfect Bosses, Weird Economies...

The future you're building is scaring the people around you — and that's exactly why you feel stuck You're not stuck because you lack vision — you're stuck because the system fears the future you're trying to build. In this powerful conversation, futurist and strategist Hussein Hallak joins Kwame Christian to unpack what it really takes to lead when the future is uncertain, the past is pulling you...

Your nervous system holds the key to real confidence. You know the moment—your chest tightens, your mind blanks, and you freeze… right when it matters most. In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Jay Fields, somatic coach to Fortune 100 leaders and author of Teaching People Not Poses, to unpack the real reason we lose confidence under pressure—and how to stop it. Discover Jay’s powerful “...

You’ve done the work. You’ve checked every box. But somehow, promotions pass you by, your ideas go unheard, and less qualified people keep rising faster. Why? Because in today’s world, connection beats competence. In this episode, you’ll learn why being excellent isn’t enough—and how to start building the kind of strategic relationships that actually move careers forward. Our guest is a top relati...

What if everything you believe about homelessness is wrong? In this eye-opening episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Beth Silverman, co-founder of the Lotus Campaign, to reveal the hidden economic drivers behind America’s housing crisis — and why traditional charity models often do more harm than good. Discover how Beth has housed nearly 700 people for an average of $1,200 each by building radi...

Narcissists don’t negotiate—they manipulate. In this episode, negotiation expert Kwame Christian interviews attorney and bestselling author Rebecca Zung to break down how narcissists think—and how to outsmart them in any negotiation. You’ll learn how to recognize narcissistic behavior, set strong boundaries, and protect yourself from manipulation. Rebecca shares her powerful S.L.A.Y. Method, desig...

What if you could detect a lie without asking a single question? In this episode, we sit down with John R. "Jack" Schafer, a former FBI behavioral analyst and author of The Like Switch, to uncover the elite tools used by the FBI to detect deception—tools you can use in your everyday life. From the subtle power of elicitation to the science behind the word “well,” Dr. Schafer reveals how small sign...

Think you’re in control of what you’re saying? Think again. Before you utter a single word, elite negotiators are already reading you — through your posture, your gestures, your tone, your tension. In this episode, Kwame sits down with The Master Negotiator Greg Williams, one of the world’s top experts in body language, to reveal the invisible signals that shape the outcome of every negotiation. Y...

What if the key to changing someone’s mind isn’t speaking louder—but listening deeper? Buy the Book: ⁠Deep Listening: Transform Your Relationships with Family, Friends and Foes - by Emily Kasriel⁠ In this episode, Kwame sits down with award-winning BBC journalist and executive coach Emily Kasriel, whose revolutionary eight-step framework for deep listening has trained over 1,000 leaders in 119 cou...

Is vulnerability at work a strength… or a trap? In this eye-opening conversation, best-selling author and leadership expert Jacob Morgan challenges the modern myth of vulnerability in the workplace. Together with Kwame Christian, they unpack the difference between being vulnerable and leading with vulnerability—showing how one can build trust and the other can quietly ruin your credibility. Jacob...

Most leaders focus on results. The best ones focus on people. In this powerful conversation, Kwame Christian sits down with legendary leadership expert Mark Miller — a man who spent over four decades building Chick-fil-A from the inside out — to uncover the truth about what actually makes someone worth following. Forget titles, tactics, and charisma. This episode dives into the five fundamentals o...

What is trust, really? In this special LinkedIn Live edition of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian breaks down the psychology behind trust—and why it’s so easy to lose but so hard to rebuild. Drawing on research, real-life examples, and audience questions, Kwame explores how trust is more than a strategy—it’s a feeling, a positive bias, and a fragile emotional bank account. You’ll learn: Why resp...

Most conversations fail before they even begin—because nobody sets the rules. In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Lewis VanLandingham from Sandler Training to uncover the hidden dynamics behind unmet expectations. Whether you're in sales, leadership, or just trying to have better conversations in life, this episode reveals why clarity up front changes everything. You’ll learn how to se...

You’ve been there—armed with facts, logic, and the truth. And still, they shut down. They argue. They walk away. Why? In this episode, Kwame Christian speaks with Carlos Alvarenga, a persuasion expert who spent years decoding what Aristotle really meant when he said we’re persuaded by character, logic, and emotion. But this isn’t just theory. Carlos unveils a revolutionary way of understanding per...

Brian Gottlieb and Kwame Christian delve into the seamless integration of business strategy with community impact through innovative initiatives like "Windows for a Cause" and "Baths for the Brave." They explore how aligning a company's mission with genuine employee engagement fosters intrinsic motivation, resulting in improved productivity and job satisfaction. Brian discusses the pivotal role of...

Most salespeople know how to pitch. Fewer know how to handle the moment everything shifts. In this episode, sales expert Lance Tyson joins Kwame Christian to reveal the exact skill that transforms average closers into elite negotiators. You'll learn: – How to recognize the hidden moment when a sale becomes a negotiation – Why objections aren't problems—they're opportunities – The deadly mistake mo...