In this Throwback Thursday edition of the Negotiations Ninja podcast, we jump back to episode #68 with Annie Duke. Annie is a World Series of Poker champion who became a business consultant. In this episode, Annie shares how you can improve the quality of your decisions. How? By understanding what drives your decision-making framework and shifting your thinking. Learn more about her process in this episode! (more…)
LISTEN NOWWhat is a narcissist? How do you negotiate with someone who’s a narcissist? Can you negotiate with a narcissist? Rebecca Zung—an expert on negotiating with narcissists—shares a simple formula that can help you control the negotiation process to get to a desirable outcome. Don’t miss this fascinating episode of Negotiations Ninja! (more…)
LISTEN NOWDr. Mark Goulston is back by popular demand! In this episode of Negotiations Ninja, I chat with Dr. Goulston about becoming a better listener—which includes learning how to talk with people. Dr. Mark shares that there are four levels of talking to someone. You can talk over them, at them, to them, or with them. How do you know which you’re doing? What should you do instead? Learn more in this episode! (more…)
LISTEN NOWIn this special Throwback Thursday episode, we jump back to an episode with Roger Dooley. We dissect and discuss the science behind influence and how you can use it to change your negotiations. How can neuroscience, behavior technology, and behavior research be applied to negotiation? Find out in this episode! (more…)
LISTEN NOWDr. Josh Weiss spends a lot of time in the conflict realm. He works at the Global Negotiation Initiative, has his own negotiation consulting company, and runs a completely online master’s degree program in leadership and negotiation at Baypath University. The goal of Josh’s book, The Book of Real World Negotiations, was to tell real-life stories to show people the most effective way to negotiate—using creative problem-solving. This book gives real-world,...
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…)
LISTEN NOWBob Burg would define giving as “Being focused on providing immense value to others.” Doing so is a more pleasant way of living life and conducting business—and the most financially profitable. But does giving truly have a place in the negotiation process? Can it help you reach your objectives? Listen to this episode of Negotiations Ninja to hear Bob’s thoughts. Bob Burg has been writing and speaking for 30 years on the topics of...
LISTEN NOWIs win-win the best solution? Is any deal better than no deal? Is the ability to bluff a game-changer in a negotiation? Are these perpetuated truths fact—or fiction? In this episode of Negotiations Ninja, the myth-buster has returned. Allan Tsang joins me to shed some light on these long-believed negotiation myths (including the fallacy of win-win). Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation! (more…)
LISTEN NOWIn this throwback edition of Negotiations Ninja, we revisit a great episode with Molly Bloom. Molly spent years organizing high-stakes poker games for celebrities. It eventually led to a very public arrest and trial. If you haven't heard her story—and what she learned from her life choices—you're missing out. Check out this throwback to hear her provocative story and learn how to overcome adversity and persevere. (more…)
LISTEN NOWThe biggest mistake that business owners make is that they don’t plan their exit from their business. People don’t think about the planning and preparation that goes into negotiating the sale of their business. Michelle Seiler Tucker—a mergers and acquisitions master intermediary, a senior business analyst, and the best-selling author of three books—outlines exactly what you need to do to get top dollar for your business in her book, “Exit...
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