All Things Negotiation

Angela Duckworth: Why Grit isn’t Enough and How to Get Situated

Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of Grit, returns with a powerful new idea: success depends not only on your character and perseverance, but also on the people, place

Blake Mycoskie: No Magic Pill

Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS Shoes, joins Stan to discuss his entrepreneurial journey through the lens of negotiation, from losing The Amazing Race due to wrong assump

Michael McFaul: Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia on Putin, China, and the Future of Democracy

In this episode of All Things Negotiation, Stanford professor and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul discusses the difference between autocrats and democrats

Roger Carstens: America’s Chief Hostage Negotiator

Stan talks with Roger Carstens, former U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs and ex–Army Ranger/Special Forces officer, about high-stakes hostage negotiatio

Christa Gannon: Negotiating With Kids the System Gave Up On

Stan interviews Christa Gannon about founding Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) after volunteering with incarcerated teens and asking what could have prevented their involv

How to Have Difficult Conversations with Sheila Heen

Stan interviews longtime friend and Harvard professor Sheila Heen about why difficult conversations derail and how to handle them more effectively. They discuss the “her

Negotiating the New Cold War with China

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

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

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,

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

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 majo

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

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

Jenna Nicholas: Negotiating For Purpose And Profit

In this podcast episode, Stan welcomes investor and CEO Jenna Nicholas to discuss the growing inflection point where financial performance aligns with social and environm

Jeremy Andrus: The Turnaround Entrepreneur behind Traeger Grills

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

David Neeleman: The JetBlue founder who built five successful airlines

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.

Chip Conley: The entrepreneur who reinvented three industries

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 Mode

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

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 ex

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

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

Hannah Riley Bowles: Lessons on gender, power and negotiation

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 i

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

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

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

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, Inki

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

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 un