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.
 
<a href="https://www.amazon.ca/How-Deliver-Bad-News-Away/dp/B0D7FHTTNN">Buy the Book: How to Deliver Bad News and Get Away with It: A Manager's Guide by Mahesh Guruswamy⁠</a>
 
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:
<ul>
 <li>
Why the hardest decisions are often the right ones
</li>
 <li>
 How to “roll the dice” and take bold career risks
</li>
 <li>
The secret to staying grounded in gratitude and perspective
</li>
 <li>
Why authenticity—not ambition—is the real mark of leadership
</li>
</ul>
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.
 
<a href="https://www.amazon.ca/How-Deliver-Bad-News-Away/dp/B0D7FHTTNN">Buy the Book: How to Deliver Bad News and Get Away with It: A Manager's Guide by Mahesh Guruswamy</a>

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

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.
 
<a href="https://www.amazon.ca/How-Deliver-Bad-News-Away/dp/B0D7FHTTNN" rel="noopener noreferrer">Buy the Book: How to Deliver Bad News and Get Away with It: A Manager's Guide by Mahesh Guruswamy⁠</a>
 
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:
<ul>
 <li>
Why the hardest decisions are often the right ones
</li>
 <li>
 How to “roll the dice” and take bold career risks
</li>
 <li>
The secret to staying grounded in gratitude and perspective
</li>
 <li>
Why authenticity—not ambition—is the real mark of leadership
</li>
</ul>
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.
 
<a href="https://www.amazon.ca/How-Deliver-Bad-News-Away/dp/B0D7FHTTNN" rel="noopener noreferrer">Buy the Book: How to Deliver Bad News and Get Away with It: A Manager's Guide by Mahesh Guruswamy</a>

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

Transform your relationships. Speak your truth. Get what you deserve—with Kwame Christian as your guide. With over 16 million downloads and more than 1,600 episodes, Negotiate Anything was the world’s leading negotiation podcast for nearly a decade, reaching listeners in more than 180 countries. But it’s about more than negotiation—it’s about confidence, connection, and creating outcomes that respect your values.



About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A.

Kwame Christian the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He's known for his viral TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” and is a bestselling author of two books:

•	How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022)

•	Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life (2020)

As a degrees in law, psychology, and public policy, Kwame brings a wealth of knowledge to every episode. He’s also a LinkedIn instructor with over 2.3 million learners, making complex negotiation concepts accessible to everyone.



Why This Podcast?

At the American Negotiation Institute, we believe that the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. Our mission is to empower you to negotiate anything, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned negotiator or just starting, our podcast equips you with the tools and confidence to navigate any conversation.



Tune in to Transform Your Life:

Join millions of listeners who have already unlocked the power of negotiation. Subscribe now and start mastering the skills that will transform your professional and personal life. Watch our episodes on YouTube for more visual insights and tips.



Connect with Us:

•	Website: American Negotiation Institute

•	Email: simon@negotiateanything.com

•	LinkedIn: Kwame Christian

•	YouTube: Negotiate Anything



Produced by the American Negotiation Institute

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Transform your relationships. Speak your truth. Get what you deserve—with Kwame Christian as your guide. With over 16 million downloads and more than 1,600 episodes, Negotiate Anything was the world’s leading negotiation podcast for nearly a decade, reaching listeners in more than 180 countries. But it’s about more than negotiation—it’s about confidence, connection, and creating outcomes that respect your values. About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. Kwame Christian the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He's known for his viral TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” and is a bestselling author of two books: • How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022) • Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life (2020) As a degrees in law, psychology, and public policy, Kwame brings a wealth of knowledge to every episode. He’s also a LinkedIn instructor with over 2.3 million learners, making complex negotiation concepts accessible to everyone. Why This Podcast? At the American Negotiation Institute, we believe that the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. Our mission is to empower you to negotiate anything, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned negotiator or just starting, our podcast equips you with the tools and confidence to navigate any conversation. Tune in to Transform Your Life: Join millions of listeners who have already unlocked the power of negotiation. Subscribe now and start mastering the skills that will transform your professional and personal life. Watch our episodes on YouTube for more visual insights and tips. Connect with Us: • Website: American Negotiation Institute • Email: simon@negotiateanything.com • LinkedIn: Kwame Christian • YouTube: Negotiate Anything Produced by the American Negotiation Institute

Transform your relationships. Speak your truth. Get what you deserve—with Kwame Christian as your guide. With over 16 million downloads and more than 1,600 episodes,&nbsp;Negotiate Anything&nbsp;was the world’s leading negotiation podcast for nearly a decade, reaching listeners in more than 180 countries. But it’s about more than negotiation—it’s about confidence, connection, and creating outcomes that respect your values.



About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A.

Kwame Christian the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He's known for his viral TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” and is a bestselling author of two books:

•	How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022)

•	Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life (2020)

As a degrees in law, psychology, and public policy, Kwame brings a wealth of knowledge to every episode. He’s also a LinkedIn instructor with over 2.3 million learners, making complex negotiation concepts accessible to everyone.



Why This Podcast?

At the American Negotiation Institute, we believe that the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. Our mission is to empower you to negotiate anything, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned negotiator or just starting, our podcast equips you with the tools and confidence to navigate any conversation.



Tune in to Transform Your Life:

Join millions of listeners who have already unlocked the power of negotiation. Subscribe now and start mastering the skills that will transform your professional and personal life. Watch our episodes on YouTube for more visual insights and tips.



Connect with Us:

•	Website: American Negotiation Institute

•	Email: simon@negotiateanything.com

•	LinkedIn: Kwame Christian

•	YouTube: Negotiate Anything



Produced by the American Negotiation Institute

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