Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company To get involved with the Ohio State Alumni Association or the Young Alumni Academy, please visit the following links: Ohio State Alumni Association: https://www.osu.edu/alumni/ Young Alumni Academy: https://www.osu.edu/alumni/get-involved/young-alumni-academy In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes Carly Wood and Lisa McLeod to delve into the nuances of negotiation, especially as it pertains to Young Alumni. The discussion opens with Carly Wood sharing her experience with the Ohio State Alumni Association and the value of working with the Young Alumni Academy. The conversation covers strategies for avoiding a myopic mindset in negotiations, leveraging silence effectively, and cultivating common understanding instead of common ground. The episode provides practical advice for managing emotions in both personal and professional discussions, and emphasizes the importance of preparation in negotiations. What will be covered: The role of emotional regulation in negotiation and conflict resolution. How to maintain flexibility and openness in discussions to avoid a one-track mindset. Strategies for finding common understanding when common ground seems elusive. What listeners will learn: Techniques for effectively using silence as a strategic tool in negotiations. How to differentiate between manipulation and persuasion, especially in personal negotiations. Tips for young professionals on negotiating salary, promotions, and work conditions. 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!