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Sep 2025
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Why Fear, Not Skill, Is Your Biggest Neg...

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
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Fear, not skill, is what’s costing you opportunities at the negotiation table. In this powerful conversation, negotiation experts Kwame Christian and Kathryn Valentine expose the hidden reason most people fail to ask for what they deserve. It’s not a lack of strategies — it’s the fear of rejection, backlash, or simply starting the conversation. You’ll lear ... Show More
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