The Cost of Staying Silent—and the Leadership Power of Assertiveness

Negotiate Anything

American Negotiation Institute

Education, Business, Self-improvement

4.7 • 748 Ratings

🗓️ 17 March 2026

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠ In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes Ivna Curi to discuss the art of assertive communication in negotiations. Overcoming numerous setbacks, the duo dives deep into the core of being assertive without losing warmth, an essential skill for both personal and professional life. Ivna shares invaluable insights from her extensive experience helping professionals, with a particular focus on women, to speak up confidently and effectively. The episode is packed with actionable strategies, practical examples, and proven techniques to master assertiveness in the workplace and beyond. What will be covered: The four components of assertiveness: expressing oneself, showing respect, maintaining calmness, and being effective. Common myths about assertiveness, including perceptions of aggression and conflict. Replacing negative communication habits, such as complaining and assuming, with actionable, solution-focused approaches. Connect with Ivna ⁠Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Assertive Way Institute LinkedIn page⁠ ⁠Assertive Way website⁠ ⁠Ivna's podcast: "Speak Your Mind Unapologetically."⁠ ⁠Ivna's Ted Talk⁠ Contact ANI ⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠ ⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠ ⁠The Ultimate Negotiation Guide⁠ ⁠Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!⁠ ⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

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1:02.7	Hello, my friend, and welcome to another exciting episode of Negotiate Anything.
1:07.4	Thanks for joining us today.
1:08.9	With over 10 million downloads and listeners for more than
1:11.8	180 different countries, it's dedicated listeners just like you who have made Negotiate Anything
1:17.9	the number one negotiation podcast in the world. I'm your host, Kwame Christian. I'm a business lawyer,
1:24.3	mediator, author, and the proud CEO of the American Negotiation Institute.
1:29.3	Now, before we get into today's insightful conversation, I have a golden opportunity for those of you who recognize the power of negotiation in your professional lives.
1:39.3	Have you ever found yourself wishing that you can navigate those high stakesstakes conversations with more confidence? Or perhaps
1:45.1	you're looking to empower your team with the art of persuasion and conflict resolution.
1:50.1	At the American Negotiation Institute, we've crafted specialized keynotes and workshops
1:54.9	tailored for those very needs. We've transformed the negotiation skills of professionals
1:59.6	worldwide and we're eager to do the same for you.
2:02.6	We believe the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations,
2:06.6	and our goal is to help you improve your lives and the lives of those around you one difficult conversation at a time.
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