Aggie Mutuma: Why 'Treating Everyone the Same' is Hurting Your Business

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian invites Aggie Mutuma, founder of Mahogany Inclusion Partners, to discuss the nuances of diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. Aggie shares her wealth of experience from her two and a half decades working with people teams and her profound understanding of diversity and inclusion. Through authentic conversations, Aggie reveals how embracing differences can foster a more inclusive and productive work environment. Tune in to explore the powerful message that being "different like me" can bridge gaps and create deeper human connections. Key Takeaways: Redefining Belonging and Inclusion: Learn Aggie's insightful definitions of belonging and inclusion, and why not everyone in an organization may desire a sense of belonging. Humanizing Difficult Conversations: Discover strategies for retaining humanity in tough discussions and why vulnerability and forgiveness are crucial in such interactions. Celebrating Differences: Understand how viewing differences as a beautiful and connecting factor can transform workplace dynamics and foster authentic relationships. Connect with Aggie Follow Aggie on LinkedIn Work with Aggie  Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

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Transform your relationships. Speak your truth. Get what you deserve—with Kwame Christian as your guide. This is the #1 negotiation podcast in the world with over 15 million downloads, but it’s about so much more than that. This isn’t about manipulation or domination—it’s about showing up more powerfully, leading with authenticity, and speaking your truth with more clarity. Whether you’re leading a team, parenting through stress, or learning to speak up without fear, the skills you’ll build here will transform how you show up in every area of your life.  Kwame doesn’t just teach strategy—he teaches transformation, helping you become the kind of person who moves through life with more clarity, courage, and compassion. Every episode is rooted in empathy, psychology, and Kwame’s signature warmth, blending real-world stories, expert guests, and practical frameworks so you can break through the fears that have been holding you back.  Join millions of listeners who’ve discovered that the best things in life really are on the other side of difficult conversations.  Ready to level up at work and at home? About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. Kwame Christian the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He's known for his viral TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” and is a bestselling author of two books: • How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022) • Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life (2020) As a degrees in law, psychology, and public policy, Kwame brings a wealth of knowledge to every episode. He’s also a LinkedIn instructor with over 2.3 million learners, making complex negotiation concepts accessible to everyone. Why This Podcast? At the American Negotiation Institute, we believe that the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. Our mission is to empower you to negotiate anything, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned negotiator or just starting, our podcast equips you with the tools and confidence to navigate any conversation. Tune in to Transform Your Life: Join millions of listeners who have already unlocked the power of negotiation. Subscribe now and start mastering the skills that will transform your professional and personal life. Watch our episodes on YouTube for more visual insights and tips. Connect with Us: • Website: American Negotiation Institute • Email: simon@negotiateanything.com • LinkedIn: Kwame Christian • YouTube: Negotiate Anything Produced by the American Negotiation Institute