You don’t need pressure to persuade — you need the right question.
In this episode, Yale professor and bestselling author Zoe Chance joins Kwame Christian to share the most practical, science-backed influence strategies used by top leaders, negotiators, and communicators. You'll learn how to apply her signature "magic question" in real conversations, how ... Show More
Aug 21
The Skill AI Can’t Replace — Reading the Room (Bonnie Hammer)
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— ... Show More
59m 40s
Aug 14
Stop Playing Nice: Make an Enemy, Build a Brand
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 ... Show More
52m 48s
Feb 2025
Former Spy: If You’re Easily Offended, You’re Easily Manipulated! Psychological Trick That Makes People Respect You! This 1 Trick Catches A Lie In Seconds!
She was trained to read minds, spot lies, and face danger - here’s what former Secret Service Agent Evy Poumpouras learned from protecting the world’s most powerful leaders
Evy Poumpouras is a former Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service. She is the author of the bestselling ... Show More
2h 39m
Aug 2024
How to Negotiate the RIGHT Way with Chris Voss
Master the Art of Negotiation with FBI Hostage Negotiator, Chris Voss!
This week, I’m incredibly excited to bring you an episode that’s all about mastering one of the most crucial skills you can have – negotiation. And who better to learn from than the legendary Chris Voss, a for ... Show More
59m 20s
Nov 2024
How To Master Your Emotions And Build MASSIVE Resilience | Ed Mylett
How to Master Your Emotions and Build Massive Resilience!
What’s the secret to staying calm, focused, and resilient in the face of life’s challenges? In this episode, I’m bringing together some of the most profound minds in personal growth and emotional mastery to answer that ver ... Show More
1h 37m
Aug 2024
Chris Voss: #1 Secret Formula FBI Negotiators Use To Always Get What They Want & 4 Ways to Apply These Tactics to Your Life
What's a simple negotiation trick you can try today? How can you get better at persuading others? Today, Jay welcomes former FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator and author of "Never Split the Difference", Chris Voss. He is renowned for his innovative negotiation strategi ... Show More
1h 39m
Mar 2025
The Speaking Coach: The One Word All Liars Use! Stop Saying This Word, It's Making You Sound Weak! The More You Do This, The More You Sound Like A Liar!
How do you communicate like a top lawyer and command respect? Jefferson Fisher reveals the courtroom-tested tricks that win cases AND everyday conversations
Jefferson Fisher is a trial lawyer, communication expert, and host of ‘The Jefferson Fisher Podcast’, where he teaches how ... Show More
2h 17m
Jul 30
7 FBI Negotiation Secrets to Outsmart Narcissists, Liars & Manipulators | Chris Voss
Lisa Bilyeu sits down with former FBI hostage negotiator, Chris Voss, a man who’s spent decades navigating the minds of some of the most dangerous and manipulative people on the planet—including terrorists, criminals, narcissists, and psychopaths. In this incredibly insightful co ... Show More
56m 19s