1: Maury was referred to Gay Hendricks by a local psychologist who had read about Gay’s work with breathing and anxiety.

Maury explained how his anxiety was blocking his professional advancement.

“It took only ten seconds to see what the real problem was,” Gay writes in The Genius Zone. “He held his breath against his feelings. I noticed right away that when he talked about his anxiety, he … continue reading

1: Getting better at getting better is what RiseWithDrew is all about.

Monday through Thursday, we explore ideas from authors, thought leaders, and exemplary organizations. On Friday, I share something about myself or what we are working on at PCI.

One of my goals for the year is to be intentional about building trust to deepen my relationships with the people I love and care about. My wife. Our … continue reading

1: Getting better at getting better is what RiseWithDrew is all about.

Monday through Thursday, we explore ideas from authors, thought leaders, and exemplary organizations. On Friday, I share something about myself or what we are working on at PCI.

This week we’ve been exploring ideas and lessons around becoming a better negotiator from Chris Voss, the FBI’s lead hostage negotiator, and his book Never Split the Difference… continue reading

1: It’s hot.  A sweltering hot summer’s day.

Three fugitives are trapped in an apartment on the twenty-seventh floor of an apartment building in Harlem.  Chris Voss, the head of the New York City FBI Crisis Negotiation Team, stands in the hallway on the other side of the door.

Yesterday, we looked at the importance of understanding the other person’s emotions in any negotiation.

And while the fugitives were … continue reading