302: Creativity, Heart, And Irreverence In Everyday Negotiations
Release Date: 03/16/2026
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info_outlineWe often think of negotiation as a series of rigid maneuvers performed in glass-walled boardrooms. We imagine sharp suits, legal jargon, and the clinical pursuit of "more." But what happens when you take the negotiation out of the boardroom and into the boiler room?
In this interview, your host, Cindy Watson, is joined by Larry Weingarten, who views the world through a uniquely practical yet profound lens. Larry is the author of The Philosopher's Wrench; he got his general contractor's license in 1982, and Larry has been a member of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
Buckle up, as Cindy and Larry will be discussing about Creativity, Heart, And Irreverence In Everyday Negotiations.
In this episode, you will learn:
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Listening as the foundation of good communication and negotiation.
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What is deep listening look like in real life?
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How to approach conflict creatively?
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How do scarcity show up in everyday interactions, and how can we shift out of that kind of approach?
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The misconception that people have about negotiation .
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Simple practice to handle difficult conversation.
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And many more!
Learn more about Larry:
Website: https://www.larryweingarten.com/
Checkout Larry’s book:
The Philosopher's Wrench: Using Your Creativity, Heart & Tools to Fix the World
If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life.
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