All Things Negotiation

All Things Negotiation

Stan Christensen

Episodes 49
Avg. Duration 51m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (190)
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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74%
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About This Podcast

A podcast about negotiation, persuasion, and influence—taught through real stories. Hosted by Stan Christensen, who has taught negotiation at Stanford University for over 20 years, this bi-weekly podcast features founders, executives, investors, and foreign policy experts sharing real-world negotiation experiences. Episodes explore how leaders negotiate with venture capitalists, employees, customers, boards, and governments—and what actually works when the stakes are high.

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Recent Episodes

How to Have Difficult Conversations with Sheila Heen

May 27, 2026 56m

Stan interviews longtime friend and Harvard professor Sheila Heen about why difficult conversations derail and how to handle them more effectively.They discuss the “hero/villain/victim” stories…

Negotiating the New Cold War with China

May 12, 2026 51m

China expert Rush Doshi explains how the US should negotiate and compete with China amid deep mutual distrust and differing views of intentions. Rush Doshi is regarded as one of the leading voices on…

Sal Khan on AI, Education, and the Future of Work

Apr 21, 2026 50m

Sal Khan reflects on growing Khan Academy from tutoring cousins in 2004 into a nonprofit serving nearly 200 million registered users across 50+ languages with 350 staff, driven by a mission of free,…

Robert O'brien: An Insider's View on How Trump Actually Negotiates

Apr 01, 2026 35m

Former Trump Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs and National Security Advisor Robert C. O’Brien discusses behind-the-scenes negotiation lessons from hostage cases and major foreign-policy deals.…

Fareed Zakaria: Navigating a World of Rising Powers and Shifting Alliances

Mar 12, 2026 46m

In this conversation with Fareed Zakaria, the discussion centers on negotiation as the core of foreign policy and the danger of confusing tactical success with strategic clarity. Zakaria weighs in on…

Jenna Nicholas: Negotiating For Purpose And Profit

Feb 24, 2026 45m

In this podcast episode, Stan welcomes investor and CEO Jenna Nicholas to discuss the growing inflection point where financial performance aligns with social and environmental impact. They explore…

Jeremy Andrus: The Turnaround Entrepreneur behind Traeger Grills

Feb 10, 2026 1h 3m

In this revealing episode, Stan sits down with Jeremy Andrus, CEO of Traeger Grills, to delve into his gripping experiences in entrepreneurship and business transformation. Jeremy shares the…

David Neeleman: The JetBlue founder who built five successful airlines

Jan 13, 2026 43m

In this episode, Stan welcomes David Neeleman, a renowned figure in the airline industry, for an in-depth conversation on the intricacies of building successful airlines. David, who has founded five…

Chip Conley: The entrepreneur who reinvented three industries

Dec 09, 2025 56m

In this episode, Stan talks with Chip Conley, an iconic entrepreneur and the founder of the Joie De Vivre hotel chain, a key player in Airbnb, and the creator of the Modern Elder Academy. They dive…

David Rubenstein: Carlyle Co-Founder on Negotiation Lessons from Wall Street to Washington

Nov 20, 2025 49m

In this insightful episode you will learn about the power of persuasion and negotiation from David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group. Dive into his extensive experience in…

Jake Harriman: Building Trust Across Political Lines at More Perfect Union

Nov 04, 2025 56m

In this compelling episode, Jake Harriman, founder of More Perfect Union, discusses his mission to bridge America's partisan divide through community service, civics, and social gatherings. Harriman,…

Hannah Riley Bowles: Lessons on gender, power and negotiation

Oct 14, 2025 41m

Join us in an insightful conversation with Hannah Riley Bowles, a professor at Harvard's Kennedy School and an expert in negotiation. In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of gender…

Dave Ferguson: From Waymo to Nuro and the Future of Self-Driving Cars

Sep 30, 2025 48m

Stan is joined by Dave Ferguson, Co-Founder and President of Nuro. In this episode, Dave discusses his transition from Waymo to Nuro, the pivotal shifts in their business model, and how they've…

Sami Inkinen: The Triathlon Champion Who Built 2 Multi-Billion Dollar Companies

Sep 18, 2025 47m

Join Stan as he dives deep into the remarkable entrepreneurial journey of Sami Inkinen in this episode of All Things Negotiation. A two-time successful entrepreneur, Inkinen co-founded Trulia, an…

Toyin Ajayi: Building a Multi-Billion Dollar Business That Delivers Healthcare Equity

Sep 03, 2025 50m

In this episode, Stan interviews Dr. Toyin Ajayi, a physician, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Cityblock Health. They discuss the challenges of healthcare delivery for underserved populations,…

Edward Alden: Trump’s Trade and Tariff Negotiations

Aug 20, 2025 39m

In this episode, Stan hosts Edward Alden, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and an expert on trade and trade policy. The discussion dives deep into President Trump's approach to…

Sarah Franklin: Leading in Tech as a Female CEO

Aug 06, 2025 38m

In this episode, we are joined by Sarah Franklin, CEO of Lattice and former President and Chief Marketing Officer at Salesforce. Sarah shares her journey from 16 successful years at Salesforce to…

Matt Abrahams: How to Think Faster, Talk Smarter

Jul 23, 2025 56m

In this episode, we dive deep into the art of communication with Matt Abrahams, a Stanford GSB professor and author of 'Think Faster, Talk Smarter.' Matt discusses the importance of empathy in…

Mike Cagney: Negotiation and the Blockchain

Jul 08, 2025 57m

In this episode, we dive into an insightful conversation with Mike Cagney, an influential entrepreneur recognized for his pivotal role in the fintech space. Mike co-founded SoFi, one of the most…

Don Faul: Platoon Leader → Silicon Valley Executive → CrossFit CEO

Jun 25, 2025 57m

In this episode, Don Faul, the CEO of CrossFit, shares his remarkable career journey, emphasizing the key lessons in leadership and negotiation he learned along the way. Starting his career as a…

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All Things Negotiation has published 49 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Education, How To.

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