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The Mindful Negotiating podcast

Listen in to conversations from experts in the field of negotiation.

The team at Mindful Negotiating interviews their colleagues to discuss their negotiation, mediation, and culture-building best practices.

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Selected Episodes

  • Attia Qureshi

    The Power of Process with Professor Attia Qureshi

    Of her many experiences, Attia Qureshi, Negotiation Professor, Trainer and Consultant recounts the power of process while working with Colombian farmers entangled with the drug cartel.

  • Sam Ardery

    Mediating with Professor/Attorney Sam Ardery

    We are joined by Professor/Attorney Sam Ardery. With over 4,000 cases, Sam shares his trademark wisdom and candor about what it takes to be a successful mediator.

  • Melissa Fortunato

    Kidnap for Ransom with FBI Special Agent Melissa Fortunato

    In this episode, we welcome FBI Special Agent Melissa Fortunato to discuss the kidnap for ransom case of a Mennonite Missionary from Ohio taken hostage by the Taliban.

Featured Podcasts with Melissa Fortunato

Melissa is a retired FBI Special Agent with over 23 years as a federal law enforcement officer, assigned to New York City and Cleveland field offices.

In these featured podcasts, Melissa shares insights and reflects on her career in the FBI as a certified Crisis Negotiator.

Articles and Publications

Blog

Featured Publications

Kurtis Minder’s experience with the rise of ransomware and cybercrime:

How to Negotiate with Ransomware Hackers
- the New Yorker

The negotiators taking on the ransomware hackers
- Financial times

Videos

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