Why Not Swing Big: Unlocking Your Undeniable Potential with Kwame Christian

Because the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. Mick Hunt welcomes Kwame Christian, CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, who reveals how to approach difficult conversations to change your business and life. This episode will equip you with a new negotiation framework. **WHAT YOU'LL LEARN** \- The 3 Core Skills for better negotiation \- How to avoid the "why" question trap \- Building the "undeniable" personal brand \- Why the entire sales process is negotiation \- The power of Compassionate Curiosity framework **QUOTES THAT HIT** "Because the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations." - Kwame Christian "There's a big difference between being liked and being respected. Those are not the same thing." - Kwame Christian "My goal isn't to be good, my goal isn't to be recognized, my goal is to be undeniable." - Kwame Christian "The harder we push, the harder they push back." - Kwame Christian **CHAPTERS** 00:00 Welcome Kwame Christian to Mick Unplugged 02:18 Kwame Christian's Life Purpose: "Because" 04:54 Overcoming People-Pleasing With Mentorship 10:02 Why Avoiding "Why" Questions Improves Conversations 13:55 The Importance of Deep Knowledge and Credentials 19:48 Empathy and Humility in Negotiation 24:10 Convincing Others By Empowering Self-Persuasion 31:39 Compassionate Curiosity Negotiation Framework 35:23 The Origin of Kwame Christian's Negotiation Journey 37:46 Big Swings Only: New Podcast Announcement 43:27 Rapid Fire: Cooking, Loyalty, and Inspiration **QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ANSWERS** Q: How does a leader improve their negotiation skills? A: You need to recognize that negotiation requires three core skills: becoming a better listener, asking better questions, and managing your own and others' emotions. Q: Why should leaders avoid asking "why" questions in difficult conversations? A: The word "why" is often associated with judgment and criticism, triggering defensive responses and preventing open communication. Instead, use "what" or "how" questions to gather information. Q: What is the compassionate curiosity framework in negotiation? A: The compassionate curiosity framework has three steps: acknowledge and validate emotions, ask open-ended questions with compassion, and engage in joint problem-solving. **Connect & Discover Kwame:** **Instagram:** @kwamenegotiates **Podcast:** Negotiate Anything **Website:** kwamechristian.com **LinkedIn:** @kwamechristian **X:** @KwameNegotiates **TikTok:** @kwamenegotiates **YouTube:** @TheKwameChristian **Book:** Finding Confidence in Conflict **FOLLOW MICK ON:** **Spotify:** MickUnplugged **Instagram:** @mickunplugged  **Facebook**: @mickunplugged **YouTube:** @MickUnpluggedPodcast  **LinkedIn:** @mickhunt  **Website**: MickHuntOfficial.com **Website:** howtobeagoodleader.com **Website:** Leadloudseries.com **Apple**: MickUnplugged See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.