The Hidden Cost of Leadership: Why Doing the Right Thing Still Hurts

The Hidden Cost of Leadership: Why Doing the Right Thing Still Hurts

Mahesh Guruswamy — Chief Product and Technology Officer at Kickstarter and author of How to Deliver Bad News and Get Away with It — sits down with Kwame Christian to reveal the emotional side of leadership no one talks about. Buy the Book: How to Deliver Bad News and Get Away with It: A Manager's Guide by Mahesh Guruswamy⁠ From earning $40,000 in his first tech job to leading global teams, Mahesh learned that success isn’t about titles or wealth — it’s about courage, gratitude, and making the right call even when it hurts. In this powerful conversation, you’ll learn: Why the hardest decisions are often the right ones How to “roll the dice” and take bold career risks The secret to staying grounded in gratitude and perspective Why authenticity—not ambition—is the real mark of leadership If you’ve ever wondered why success can still feel empty, or why doing the right thing sometimes hurts the most — this episode will give you the clarity you’ve been looking for. Buy the Book: How to Deliver Bad News and Get Away with It: A Manager's Guide by Mahesh Guruswamy

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Real Estate Negotiation Trends That Will Define 2026

Real Estate Negotiation Trends That Will Define 2026

Winning in real estate has less to do with price — and everything to do with how you negotiate. In this Negotiation Masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian brings together three rea...

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Why Bullies Rely on Pressure — and How Smart Negotiators Respond

Why Bullies Rely on Pressure — and How Smart Negotiators Respond

What do you do when the person across the table isn’t just tough—but openly hostile? In this episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian welcomes back attorney and negotiation expert Jamie Lieberm...

22 Jan 34min

The Conversation Every Leader Dreads — and How to Handle It With Integrity

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What if the hardest conversations you’ll ever have are the ones that define your leadership? In this powerful episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian sits down with real estate investor and en...

21 Jan 36min

Win IMPOSSIBLE Negotiations WITHOUT Forcing the Outcome

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Negotiations don’t fall apart because of bad tactics — they fall apart when emotions go unmanaged. In this Negotiation Masterclass episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian explores why emotio...

20 Jan 1h 35min

Thais Gibson: How to Rewire Limiting Beliefs for Good

Thais Gibson: How to Rewire Limiting Beliefs for Good

You keep trying to change... but keep slipping back into old patterns. Why? In this powerful episode, Thais Gibson breaks down why limiting beliefs run your life — and how to finally rewire them usin...

19 Jan 1h 6min

Know Your Worth: How to Negotiate Higher Pay Without Conflict or Fear

Know Your Worth: How to Negotiate Higher Pay Without Conflict or Fear

Most people leave hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table — not because they aren’t qualified, but because they don’t believe they’re worth it. In this Negotiation Masterclass edition of Nego...

16 Jan 1h 30min

The Authenticity Rule That Earns Trust at Work (Not Performative Professionalism)

The Authenticity Rule That Earns Trust at Work (Not Performative Professionalism)

Being authentic at work sounds easy — until trust, power, and expectations are on the line. Because trust isn’t built by performance — it’s built by what you practice every day. In this episode, we un...

14 Jan 1h 49min

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This Is Why You Feel Stuck (Even Though You’re Working So Hard)

You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re just stuck — and this is why. If you’re hustling every day but feel like your life isn’t moving forward, this video will hit you in the gut… in the best way ...

13 Jan 59min

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