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May 2025
38m 7s

How One Question Can Transform Your Nego...

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
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Trust is your most valuable currency in negotiation — and most professionals waste it. In this episode, Keld Jensen, a globally recognized negotiation expert and author of 26 books, reveals why trust is more powerful than any contract. He explains why negotiating without first aligning on how you will negotiate is a costly mistake, how to leverage behavio ... Show More
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