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Apr 2025
40m 38s

How to Work (and Negotiate) With People ...

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
About this episode

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.



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