Most deals don’t fail on price — they fail on people.
In this episode, Kwame sits down with Michiel Koopman, former Dutch soldier and current Head of Trading at Google, to break down why deals collapse even when everything looks good on paper. You’ll learn how ego, weak relationships, and a lack of empathy quietly sabotage negotiations — and what to do inst ... Show More
Sep 10
How Leaders Regulate Their Emotions in High-Stakes Moments — with Psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks
Great leaders don't avoid pressure — they know how to think clearly inside it. In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Dr. Tracey Marks, a board-certified psychiatrist and one of the most trusted mental health educators on YouTube (with over 2 million followers), to break ... Show More
55m 40s
Sep 8
Before You Ask AI for Relationship Advice, Listen to This:
Right now, someone is telling a chatbot about the guy she went on a third date with — and it's giving her a pretty good answer. That should worry you. Stefanos Sifandos has spent 25 years coaching people through relationships face-to-face, in the room. In this episode, he explain ... Show More
1h 19m
May 2021
How to Prevent International Deals From Failing
Martin Richenhagen, former CEO of AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO) Have you ever wondered why international deals fail so often? Hear from AGCO Corporation's former CEO, Martin Richenhagen, about how leaders can prevent these types of deals from failing. In this episode you'll hear: ... Show More
53m 50s
Jul 2020
15. The Art of Negotiation: How to Get More of What You Want
<p>Whether we realize it or not, we negotiate everyday. But when we approach these situations as a win-or-lose battle, we’re already showing resistance, and setting ourselves up for difficulty. But what if you reframed the whole idea, to think of a negotiation not as a fight, but ... Show More
14m 41s
Jun 2024
145. Rethinks: The Art of Negotiation, How to Get More of What You Want
<p>Whether we realize it or not, we negotiate everyday. But when we approach these situations as a win-or-lose battle, we’re already showing resistance, and setting ourselves up for difficulty. But what if you reframed the whole idea, to think of a negotiation not as a fight, but ... Show More
15m 20s
Nov 2024
163 - Dear CEOs: Stop Hiding Your Smartest People
<p>Have you ever hired someone brilliant, only to find they aren’t delivering the impact you hoped for? </p>
<p>Today, we’re tackling a common leadership paradox: </p>
<p>Hiring smart people—then stopping them from using their skills.</p>
<p>In today’s episode, we explore why com ... Show More
11m 49s
Sep 2024
Negotiation Expert: You’re LOSING Because You Can’t Communicate (ft. Chris Voss)
My new book Own Or Be Owned launches September 18. More profit, less pain, and a business that runs without you — this book is a how-to manual. Grab your ticket to the book launch here: https://contrarianthinking.biz/oobo_bigdeal Codie Sanchez sits down with Chris Voss, former FB ... Show More
1h 48m
Oct 2024
This One Mistake Will Stop You From Making Millions | Ep. 655
<p>Today, I’m diving into a story that doesn’t get much spotlight. <br/><br/>We love to share the wins, but the truth is, there are just as many lessons in the failures...maybe even more. <br/><br/>This one's tough: I tried to save my friend's business and failed. I lea ... Show More
8m 51s