EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 1H 5M
The Pitch That Embarrassed a Negotiation Professor - Patrick Leddin
from Negotiate Anything · host Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
Patrick Leddin reveals the negotiation mindset that helped him close a 50/50 book deal with James Patterson — and the one relationship trap that nearly cost him everything. Patrick Leddin is a professor at Vanderbilt University, former U.S. Army Ranger, and co-author of the New York Times bestselling book Disrupt Everything — co-written with James Patterson. He has taught negotiation and leadership for over a decade, and his work has been brought to life as a Franklin Covey course: Disrupt Everything: Innovate for Impact. In this episode, Patrick unpacks the surprising link between disruption and negotiation — and why the habits of a positive disruptor make you a sharper negotiator. Connect with Patrick Leddin: Website: patrickleddin.com / disrupteverything.com Buy The Book: Disrupt Everything Community: Share your disruption story at the community page on his website Franklin Covey Course: Disrupt Everything: Innovate for Impact Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn negotiateanything.com Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!
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