The Power of Storytelling: How Shaquille Alexander Uses Authenticity to Connect with Voters

Negotiate Anything

American Negotiation Institute

Self-improvement, Education, Business

4.7 • 748 Ratings

🗓️ 6 October 2023

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with special guest Shaquille Alexander, a public servant and city treasurer running a campaign in Whitehall, Ohio. Shaq shares his unique perspective on storytelling and how he uses it to connect with his community and build authentic relationships. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the power of narrative in persuasion, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and how to use storytelling to convey passion and values. Join Kwame and Shaq as they explore the art of storytelling in the context of negotiation and public service. You'll Learn: 1. The power of authenticity in storytelling 2. Techniques for crafting compelling narratives 3. Strategies for connecting with an audience through shared experiences and values Connect with Shaquille Alexander Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shaqdeez27/?hl=en LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaquilledalexander/ X https://x.com/shaqdeez27?s=11&t=qqhIBC0srJUv2PauEhIQGw Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

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0:00.0	Hello, my friend, and welcome to another exciting episode of Negotiate Anything.
0:07.7	Thanks for joining us today. With over 10 million downloads and listeners for more than 180 different
0:13.5	countries, it's dedicated listeners just like you who have made Negotiate Anything the number one
0:19.3	negotiation podcast in the world. I'm your host,
0:22.5	Kwame Christian. I'm a business lawyer, mediator, author, and the proud CEO of the American
0:28.1	Negotiation Institute. Now, before we get into today's insightful conversation, I have a golden
0:33.7	opportunity for those of you who recognize the power of negotiation in your professional
0:38.6	lives. Have you ever found yourself wishing that you can navigate those high stakes conversations
0:43.5	with more confidence? Or perhaps you're looking to empower your team with the art of persuasion
0:48.5	and conflict resolution. At the American Negotiation Institute, we've crafted specialized
0:54.0	keynotes and workshops tailored for those very needs.
0:57.0	We've transformed the negotiation skills of professionals worldwide, and we're eager to do the same for you.
1:03.0	We believe the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations,
1:07.0	and our goal is to help you improve your lives and the lives of those around you one difficult
1:12.2	conversation at a time. Don't let another challenging conversation leave you second guessing.
1:17.7	Click the link in the description to discover how we can help you find confidence in conflict,
1:22.6	negotiate better deals, and have stronger relationships.
1:26.5	Because in the world of business, every conversation
1:29.5	counts. And now, without further ado, let's jump into the interview. Shaq, thanks for joining us today.
1:39.4	My man, good to see you. Thanks for having me. Hey, man. It's my pleasure. So how would you get it started by telling us a little bit about yourself and what you do? Got you. Well, my name is Shaquille Alexander. For those wondering, yes, I was named after Shaquille O'Neill. Most people do call me Shaq. I really don't have a preference. But born and raised on the east side of Columbus of Ohio, a small city called Whitehall, grew up here, went to high school
2:02.0	here, graduated 2014. I went on to graduate from Idaho University in 2018 where I studied finance,
2:07.7	became a licensed CPA, three years at a big firm, and now I'm doing a lot of different things,
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