Deals don’t fall apart because of numbers. They fall apart because people feel unheard, cornered, or disrespected. In this episode we pull lessons from a Congo standoff and a mafia sit-down to show how hostage negotiation tactics translate into everyday business. We share practical tools—framing, mirroring, humor, and tone—to keep deals calm, human, and effective. Some topics covered are: Surviving a real-life hostage scenario in the CongoNavigating a tense property deal with mafia conn...
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Deals don’t fall apart because of numbers. They fall apart because people feel unheard, cornered, or disrespected. In this episode we pull lessons from a Congo standoff and a mafia sit-down to show how hostage negotiation tactics translate into everyday business. We share practical tools—framing, mirroring, humor, and tone—to keep deals calm, human, and effective. Some topics covered are: Surviving a real-life hostage scenario in the CongoNavigating a tense property deal with mafia conn...
Ready to Be Ruthless? Act Like a Renaissance Ruler
Get Your House in Order
27 minutes
5 months ago
Ready to Be Ruthless? Act Like a Renaissance Ruler
Ruthless leadership isn't about cruelty—it's about decisiveness, stability, and the courage to make necessary choices that others avoid. Drawing from Machiavellian principles and Renaissance ruler strategies, Philip and Cris explore when and how business leaders must make "bloody decisions" to create thriving organizations. Some topics covered are: Bloody Decisions in LeadershipYour Org’s Health > One EmployeeAct, Don’t OverthinkBe Ruthless With Your TimeProcess Over OutcomeLeadershi...
Get Your House in Order
Deals don’t fall apart because of numbers. They fall apart because people feel unheard, cornered, or disrespected. In this episode we pull lessons from a Congo standoff and a mafia sit-down to show how hostage negotiation tactics translate into everyday business. We share practical tools—framing, mirroring, humor, and tone—to keep deals calm, human, and effective. Some topics covered are: Surviving a real-life hostage scenario in the CongoNavigating a tense property deal with mafia conn...
