Peace Is A Process with negotiation expert William Ury | A Bit of Optimism Podcast

Peace is a process, not an outcome. It’s a process that must begin with understanding the other side.

Few people on this planet have as much experience making peace as William Ury. William spent decades as a peace negotiator, resolving the world’s most intractable conflicts — from avoiding nuclear catastrophe in the Cold War to mediating ethnic tensions and civil wars. Considered one of the world’s pre-eminent negotiation experts, he’s written several books on the subject, including the best-selling Getting To Yes. His latest book is titled Possible.

I sat down with William to discuss the possibility of peace in an increasingly conflicted world. He shares some great stories with me from his career and what he’s learned about the right way to influence others.

This…is A Bit of Optimism.

For more on William and his work, check out:

his books at https://www.williamury.com/possible/ and https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Yes-Negotiating-Agreement-Without/dp/0143118757

his website
https://www.williamury.com/

⏰ Timestamps
0:00 Are all negotiations the same?
4:27 Peace is a process, not an outcome
5:40 Mediating the Turkish civil war
11:46 War and peace in relationships
20:08 Listen to your enemies
27:45 Giving respect gives you power
34:21 The Turkish admiral

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Simon is the author of multiple best-selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game.

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