In this episode of the HR Mixtape, host Shari Simpson sits down with Scott Tillema, corporate trainer, retired SWAT hostage negotiator, and co-founder of the Negotiations Collective. Scott draws from his experience as an FBI-trained negotiator to share how HR professionals can use proven negotiation and communication techniques to manage high-stakes conversations with confidence.

Listener Takeaways:

• Why listening is your most powerful negotiation tool as an HR leader.

• How to use emotional intelligence to build trust, even in tough conversations.

• Strategies for staying grounded when negotiations get emotional.

• Why silence can be one of the most effective tools in HR conversations.

Guest(s): Scott Tillema, Keynote Speaker | Corporate trainer | Retired SWAT Hostage Negotiator | Founder, Negotiations Collective