How to Disarm Any Human Bulldozer (William Ury)

Imagine standing face-to-face with an absolute bulldozer—an aggressive boss, a hostile client, or an angry teenager. Your instinct is to fight fire with fire, but the moment you do, you've already lost the negotiation. Today, we're dissecting William Ury's masterclass, Getting Past No. Discover the neurobiology of conflict, the power of "going to the balcony" to control your emotional state, and the exact conversational judo needed to disarm hostility in real-time.Enjoyed this briefing? Upgrade to Momentum Premium to unlock the full 20-minute masterclass. We’ll dive deep into the legendary Uber vs. London crisis, explore the 3-step conversational pivot, and stress-test Ury’s framework against bad faith actors and extreme power imbalances. Subscribe today to master the mechanics of human conflict!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/momentum-your-daily-edge-in-leadership--6706012/support.Enjoyed this 5-minute briefing?The full, 20-minute deep dive on this book is waiting for you in our premium feed.Unlock the masterclass to get every key lesson, framework, and actionable insight.🚀 Subscribe to Momentum Premium here!