Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life

by Kwame Christian

** AMAZON BESTSELLER ** The best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. This means that your quality of life is going to be determined by how you handle conflict, both within yourself and with others.- Have you ever struggled in a difficult conversation?- Have you ever let fear and anxiety prevent you from saying what needed to be said?- Have you ever felt as though you didn't know what to say?Finding Confidence in Conflict will show you how to handle these negotiations and difficult conversations using the Compassionate Curiosity Framework. This framework designed to guide you through all of your difficult conversations, both at work and at home.We often make the mistake of assuming that our primary barriers to success in difficult conversations are strategic and tactical when the true issues are emotional and psychological. This book utilizes the latest psychological research to help you to overcome these barriers and will also give you the confidence you need to engage in these difficult conversations persuasively and authentically.You'll learn…- How to negotiate with yourself in order to gain control over your emotions, increase clarity, and improve your confidence.- How to develop a winning mindset.- How to consistently put yourself in the best position for success in your negotiations and difficult conversations.- How to defuse potentially explosive conflicts before the conversation breaks down.Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. is the Director of the American Negotiation Institute. As a professor, attorney, and mediator with a Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Public Policy, and a Law Degree, Kwame brings a unique multidisciplinary approach to the topic of conflict management and negotiation.His TEDx Talk, Finding Confidence in Conflict, was the most popular TED Talk on the topic of conflict of 2017. He also hosts the #1 negotiation podcast in the world, Negotiate Anything. The show has been downloaded over 1,500,000 times and has listeners in over 180 countries.

Genres: Nonfiction, Business, Leadership

201 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 8, 2020

Reviews

[Cynthia Zepeda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really shifted my perspective on conflict and how we handle it. One of the biggest takeaways is that conflict isn’t something to avoid it’s an opportunity. I realized how often we make excuses to delay difficult conversations, but all that really does is let fear grow. The message is clear: have the conversation now.

The book also emphasizes the importance of carrying yourself with confidence keeping your eyes and head up as a signal of strength. It helped me reflect on the difference between what I can control and what I can’t, and how to focus my energy accordingly. I appreciated how it framed conflict as a tool to not only resolve issues but also to strengthen and improve relationships.

Another idea that stuck with me is the concept of mastery. It’s not about being the absolute best, but about committing to the process of growth.

Overall, this book had a lot of valid points, and I’m already thinking about how to put them into practice in my own life especially when it comes to navigating tough negotiations at work.

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t even know how I stumbled on this book when looking around on Amazon, but it was well-worth the find. Rather than being about manipulation, the book focused on “compassionate curiosity” in both conflict and negotiation. I loved the ethical approach as well as the transferability to all things, not just work negotiations.

[Openabook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most people try to avoid conflict because it can be uncomfortable an intimidating. Truth is, in life there will be conflict, and if you want to do well, you have to be prepared to meet the challenging situations. This book is an easy read, entertaining, and equips the reader with the tools needed to confidently face whatever conflicts life may throw in your path.

[Kobie · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this Book Kwame, the author introduces his Compassionate Curiosity Framework, a tool that is applicable not only to negotiation and conflict but I find to almost every human interaction. The Negotiate Anything! podcast and youtube channel are also fantastic supplements that have kept me satiated after my 2nd and 3rd time finishing Finding Confidence in Conflict.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I took my time reading this. I found the messages very valuable and insightful and really enjoyed reading and taking the time to practice until reading more. This book can benefit anyone, but as a people leader this is extremely valuable knowledge. Kwame Christian has a great voice in this book and has a very comforting way of presenting you with the information. I highly recommend. 5*

[Terri Hadley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Worth the read for any relationship goal. I am impressed with how to achieve higher level emotional intelligence in a logical way to help you and others. These are life changing skills to help you achieve your need for yourself in a proper manner. Kwame defines terms, states studies, and gives references and is an easy read. Overall the book is very good. Yet, it needs much better proofreading.

[Kacey-Marie Mullings · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the way how Kwame takes such a serious topic like negotiation & simplifies so that everyone can understand how to win in their difficult conversations. I also love how practical the tips are that he shares in this book.

[Brandie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!!!

This book is a great find. I’m so happy I had the opportunity to find it. I can’t wait to finish this and grab his next book!

[Han Pham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun read. Picked up randomly from the library.