In this throwback episode of Negotiations Ninja, we revisit episode #90 with Matthias Schranner—former hostage negotiator and founder of the Schranner Negotiation Institute. We talk all about the mistakes that are commonly made in negotiations, including avoiding deadlocks. How can a deadlock actually change the outcome of a negotiation? Listen to this throwback to learn more! (more…)
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What is forensic interviewing? How can it be applied to the enterprise sales and procurement process? In this episode of Negotiations Ninja, Michael Reddington—an interrogation, sales, and negotiation expert—will talk all about interrogations, listening, questioning and how they intersect with sales, negotiation, and procurement. Don’t miss it! (more…)
LISTEN NOWHow do you deal with frustration in negotiation standoffs? What can we learn from the failed Waco Siege that took place in 1993? In this throwback, we return to episode #118 with Gary Noesner. He shares his experience as an FBI hostage negotiator in Waco—what went wrong and why. To get a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when things go terribly wrong—and how to move forward—don’t miss this throwback! (more…)
LISTEN NOWThis episode with Dan Oblinger is just THAT important that it needs repeating. Why? Dan Oblinger has negotiated in life-and-death hostage situations. What he’s learned in high-pressure environments can be applied to procurement, sales, and a variety of other business applications—even your personal relationships. This episode gives you insight into what you should and shouldn’t do. Listening again will be a great refresher! (more…)
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How has COVID-19 affected negotiation? What will change moving forward? How has it impacted communication and technology? While COVID-19 has changed the world in numerous ways, Keld Jensen points out that change was happening well before a global pandemic shut the world down. Hear his take on the future of negotiation in this episode of Negotiations Ninja. (more…)
LISTEN NOWIn this Throwback Thursday episode of Negotiations Ninja, we take a look back at episode #112 with none other than crisis negotiator Mark Lowther. In this episode, he talks about his experience(s) in suicide intervention and the harsh realities crisis negotiators live through. A negative outcome isn't always something one might want to face—but it must be acknowledged because it will happen. Learn what you can do to cope with...
LISTEN NOWWhat are "garbage questions" and why are they so bad? How do you ask questions that deserve an answer? How do you keep your emotions in check when a negotiation escalates? Dan Oblinger answers all of these questions and so much more in this throwback of the Negotiations Ninja podcast. HINT: Curiosity is at the heart of good questions. Learn what it takes—listen now! (more…)
LISTEN NOWHow do you develop authentic listening skills? Why has listening become a lost art? What is the difference between hearing and truly listening? Dan Oblinger answers all of these questions and more in this Throwback Thursday episode of the Negotiations Ninja podcast. He shares a few of his active listening skills to master and how to build an organizational culture around listening. If you need to brush up on your...
LISTEN NOWIn this Throwback Thursday episode of Negotiations Ninja, we take a look back at episode #120 with Cal Chrustie. Cal was with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for 34 years, served as a Negotiations Mediator for the United Nations, and has been involved in high-stakes negotiations around the world. In this episode, Cal shares the story of a failed negotiation with a terrorist group that sadly led to the death...
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The use of data has been the biggest source of growth in companies and has become the biggest source of risk. When our data is compromised and held hostage, how do we get that data back? Are the negotiations similar to a “typical” hostage negotiation After 33 years with the Canadian Federal Police in the area of kidnaps and extortions, Cal Chrustie retired from the police force and transitioned to...
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