They won’t listen. They won’t budge. And every argument feels like running into a wall. Sound familiar? In this episode, Kwame Christian breaks down exactly how to deal with stubborn people in negotiation—without losing your cool or wasting your time. You’ll learn why trying to “change” them never works, how your own ego might be making things worse, and the ... Show More
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Feedback Feels Like a Fight? Here’s How to Change That — with Heather MacArthur
In this engaging episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes back Heather MacArthur to explore the intricacies of giving and receiving effective feedback. Heather, an expert in coaching and consulting with a wealth of experience across various industries, share ... Show More
33m 27s
Nov 24
How Nicole Phillip Built a Brand with Truth, Research & Unshakeable Confidence
Travel doesn’t just show you the world — it shows you yourself.
And sometimes, what you discover is not what you expected.
In this powerful conversation, journalist and travel creator Nicole Phillip joins Kwame to explore the intersection of identity, race, storytelling, and cou ... Show More
1h 26m
Nov 21
Decode Anyone: Body Language Strategies for Powerful Negotiation
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 ... Show More
32m 13s
Oct 12
How To Influence Anyone (With Integrity)
Tired of telling people what to do, only for your words to fall on deaf ears? Do you feel like you're just "barking orders" without seeing any real, lasting behavioral change in your team or family? In this episode, I’ll share my 3-step framework for "silent influence," a method ... Show More
8m 40s
Feb 2025
How To Handle Difficult People & Take Back Your Peace and Power
<p>Today, you are getting research-backed strategies for handling difficult people. </p><p>In this episode, you will dive deep into how to respond to disrespect, gaslighting, and exactly what to say when someone tries to brush off their behavior with, “I was just joking.” </p><p> ... Show More
50m 21s
Oct 5
How To Speak CLEARLY & Confidently Under Pressure
Ever find your mind going blank when all eyes are on you? Even with 10/10 expertise, if you can't communicate your ideas clearly under pressure, you're doing your hard work a disservice. In this episode, I’ll share a powerful 3-step framework to help you communicate with bulletpr ... Show More
9m 30s
Jan 2025
S2 EP2 | Managing Stress- Let Them Stress You Out | The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins | The Messy Podcast
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of The Messy Podcast!
In this episode, we dive into The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, a powerful tool for managing stress and reclaiming your energy. While you can’t control others' actions, you absolutely control how you respond to them. This ... Show More
14m 32s
Mar 2025
625: Melody Wilding - Effectively Managing Up, Designing Your 1:1s, Getting Paid What You're Worth, Creating The 1 Pagers, & Earning The Triple Win
<p>Go to <a href= "https://www.LearningLeader.com">www.LearningLeader.com</a> for full show notes</p> <p>The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk</p> <p>Notes:</p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">"I sensed something was terribly wrong when I dialed into the conference line at 8:00 a.m. an ... Show More
1h 1m