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Negotiation Made Simple
Welcome to Negotiation Made Simple where we help you master the art of negotiation and win your next deal. Over the last 15 years, John Lowry has helped thousands of people in Fortune 500 companies master the art of negotiation. Now, he wants to help you. Through this podcast, he will teach you the skills you need to become a master negotiator. Every episode, explore practical tips that will help make negotiation easier, give you more confidence, and ensure you win the deal not just in your professional life, but in all corners of your life. We’ll also have some fun along the way with Q&As, interviews, and coaching sessions. Whether you know it or not, there’s too much at stake for you not to master negotiation, so tune in every other week here on Negotiation Made Simple.
Negotiation Made Simple
The 7-Step Framework for Negotiating at Work (Featuring Chris Allen)
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In this episode of Negotiation Made Simple, host John Lowry teams up with longtime friend and leadership expert Chris Allen to tackle one of the most overlooked leadership skills—negotiating inside your organization. From team conflict to change management and return-to-office policies, negotiation is happening everywhere in the workplace, even if we don’t call it that.
Together, John and Chris build a practical 7-step framework—live on the show—for navigating workplace tension with empathy, clarity, and courage. Whether you're a leader, manager, or team member, these steps will help you resolve conflict without compromising relationships or culture.
You’ll learn:
- Why most workplace problems are really negotiations in disguise
- How fear and belief systems drive conflict
- How to manage emotions and create safety in high-stakes conversations
- A 7-step process to move from tension to collaboration
This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to lead with intention and turn workplace friction into forward momentum.
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