Brian Ahearn: The Hard Talks We Avoid—And Why We Need Them

About this episode

Brian Ahearn shares insights from his relationship with his late father and how these lessons apply to negotiations and personal connections.

In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian welcomes back Brian Ahearn, Chief Influence Officer at Influence People, to discuss the powerful lessons and insights from Brian's new book, "His Story, My Story, Our Story." The book chronicles the complexities of Brian's relationship with his late father, a Marine Corps veteran who faced significant challenges after serving in Vietnam. Brian shares how understanding his father's experiences helped him develop empathy and strengthen their relationship. This episode delves into how these personal revelations can apply to negotiations and influence in everyday life. What will be covered: The story of Brian Ahearn's relationship with his father and the personal journey of reconciling past issues. Insights on establishing empathy and connection with loved ones who are military veterans. Techniques from the science of influence and negotiation applied to personal relationships. Connect with Brian ⁠https://brianahearn.biz/⁠ ⁠Follow Brian On LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Order now the Book His Story, My Story, Our Story by Brian Ahearn⁠ Contact ANI ⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠ ⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠ ⁠The…

People in this episode

Host: Kwame Christian

Guest: Brian Ahearn

Topics covered

• father-son relationship
• empathy
• military veterans
• negotiation techniques
• personal growth

Keywords

• negotiation
• influence
• empathy
• military
• father
• personal stories
• communication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Influence People

Books & works: His Story, My Story, Our Story

Places: Vietnam

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