Gene Killian
@genethelawyer.bsky.social
Been fighting with insurance companies for 40 years. Love to talk sports, negotiation, books, and old movies.
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I’m a Negotiation Coach. What Started as a Conversation With My Daughter About Taylor Swift Became a Case Study in Startup Strategy. open.substack.com/pub/station4... @genethelawyer.bsky.social
I’m a Negotiation Coach. What Started as a Conversation With My Daughter About Taylor Swift Became a Case Study in Startup Strategy.
Can Taylor Swift teach you more than an MBA can?
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June 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I’m a Negotiation Coach. What Started as a Conversation With My Daughter About Taylor Swift Became a Case Study in Startup Strategy. open.substack.com/pub/station4... @genethelawyer.bsky.social
On the most recent podcast episode, I focused on Andrew Sorkin‘s wonderfully researched and written book, “Too Big to Fail,” about the 2008 financial meltdown. Join us!
This week: @genethelawyer.bsky.social revisits the 2008 financial crisis + pivotal collapse of Lehman Brothers. As whispers of another economic downturn grow louder, let's explore the final (failed) negotiations to save the firm and their critical lessons:
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March 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
On the most recent podcast episode, I focused on Andrew Sorkin‘s wonderfully researched and written book, “Too Big to Fail,” about the 2008 financial meltdown. Join us!
On the one hand, he talks about the economic security Ukraine would have if they enter into a minerals deal with us. On the other hand, he’s busy jerking around our biggest trading partners with ridiculous tariffs. Arrrrgh
March 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
On the one hand, he talks about the economic security Ukraine would have if they enter into a minerals deal with us. On the other hand, he’s busy jerking around our biggest trading partners with ridiculous tariffs. Arrrrgh
In the latest podcast episode, we took a look at the blowup in the Oval Office last week from the perspective of a professional negotiator. Please join us. Links below.
EPISODE 29:
@genethelawyer.bsky.social dives into Friday's explosive Oval Office meeting between Trump, Vance, & Zelenskyy.
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@genethelawyer.bsky.social dives into Friday's explosive Oval Office meeting between Trump, Vance, & Zelenskyy.
Find your listening platform: station4negotiation.com/listen-now
March 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
In the latest podcast episode, we took a look at the blowup in the Oval Office last week from the perspective of a professional negotiator. Please join us. Links below.
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I owe an apology to all James Bond movies. I mocked them for having completely unrealistic, cartoonish villains that simply weren't believable.
2025 has made it impossible to levy that criticism anymore.
2025 has made it impossible to levy that criticism anymore.
March 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I owe an apology to all James Bond movies. I mocked them for having completely unrealistic, cartoonish villains that simply weren't believable.
2025 has made it impossible to levy that criticism anymore.
2025 has made it impossible to levy that criticism anymore.
This is not a fair comparison. Chamberlain knew who the enemy was. When Hitler invaded Poland, Chamberlain declared war on Germany.
March 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM
This is not a fair comparison. Chamberlain knew who the enemy was. When Hitler invaded Poland, Chamberlain declared war on Germany.
There are Americans on X actually defending this. It’s astonishing.
February 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
There are Americans on X actually defending this. It’s astonishing.
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I’ve never been more embarrassed to be an American, and I lived through Vanilla Ice
February 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I’ve never been more embarrassed to be an American, and I lived through Vanilla Ice
I feel like if you’re voting on a UN resolution, and the only countries voting with you are Russia, Belarus, and North Korea, it might be time to go for a walk and clear your head.
February 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I feel like if you’re voting on a UN resolution, and the only countries voting with you are Russia, Belarus, and North Korea, it might be time to go for a walk and clear your head.
Earlier on Monday, the General Assembly, which represents the 193 U.N. member states, had approved a Ukrainian resolution pinning the blame on Russia for the war, despite U.S. efforts to kill it. The U.S. was joined by North Korea, Russia and Belarus in voting against it. - Today’s WSJ
February 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Earlier on Monday, the General Assembly, which represents the 193 U.N. member states, had approved a Ukrainian resolution pinning the blame on Russia for the war, despite U.S. efforts to kill it. The U.S. was joined by North Korea, Russia and Belarus in voting against it. - Today’s WSJ
Juan Soto certainly likes to make an entrance.
February 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Juan Soto certainly likes to make an entrance.
Hey, if you’re interested in improving your communication and negotiation skills, give us a listen. It’s free.
In a new application of @morganhousel.bsky.social's bestseller "The Psychology of Money," Gene dives into the psychology behind what people want & how it impacts the dealmaking process.
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Find Ep 28 on your favorite platform:
#negotiation
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Listen Now — Station 4 Negotiation
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February 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Hey, if you’re interested in improving your communication and negotiation skills, give us a listen. It’s free.
So far the Very Stable Genius has offered Putin (1) Ukrainian territory, (2) no NATO membership for Ukraine, (3) no US soldiers in Ukraine, (4) the withdrawal of US soldiers from Europe, and (5) sanctions relief. From what we can tell, Putin hasn’t responded. Why would he? He may end up owning NYC.
February 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
So far the Very Stable Genius has offered Putin (1) Ukrainian territory, (2) no NATO membership for Ukraine, (3) no US soldiers in Ukraine, (4) the withdrawal of US soldiers from Europe, and (5) sanctions relief. From what we can tell, Putin hasn’t responded. Why would he? He may end up owning NYC.
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It's hard to imagine there's a stupider country on earth.
February 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
It's hard to imagine there's a stupider country on earth.
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“VOTING FOR THE MAYOR WHO PROMISED TO BLOW UP THE CITY DOESN’T MEAN I APPROVE OF THE MAYOR BLOWING UP THE CITY”
A masterclass from @mikedrucker.bsky.social
A masterclass from @mikedrucker.bsky.social
Voting for the Mayor Who Promised to Blow Up the City Doesn’t Mean I Approve of the Mayor Blowing Up the City
It’s so easy to label people these days. From the way folks have been talking, you’d think everyone falls into two buckets: those who voted against...
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February 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
“VOTING FOR THE MAYOR WHO PROMISED TO BLOW UP THE CITY DOESN’T MEAN I APPROVE OF THE MAYOR BLOWING UP THE CITY”
A masterclass from @mikedrucker.bsky.social
A masterclass from @mikedrucker.bsky.social
It’s not the goddam “Gulf of America.” Sheeeesh
February 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It’s not the goddam “Gulf of America.” Sheeeesh
Do they interrupt the show for a football game at some point or nah?
February 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Do they interrupt the show for a football game at some point or nah?
I would think that a two-time Super Bowl MVP who threw for 57,023 yards and 366 touchdowns, and in 16 seasons was never hurt, probably belongs in the Hall of Fame. But what do I know.
February 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I would think that a two-time Super Bowl MVP who threw for 57,023 yards and 366 touchdowns, and in 16 seasons was never hurt, probably belongs in the Hall of Fame. But what do I know.
I see that it’s a “thoughts and prayers” day in Sweden. Terrible.
February 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I see that it’s a “thoughts and prayers” day in Sweden. Terrible.
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The cognitive dissonance of getting up every morning and making coffee and walking the dog and going to meetings and answering emails and wondering what to make for dinner while there is a real live actual coup d’etat happening is BONKERS
February 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The cognitive dissonance of getting up every morning and making coffee and walking the dog and going to meetings and answering emails and wondering what to make for dinner while there is a real live actual coup d’etat happening is BONKERS
Ben Franklin was a guy who actually understood the art of the deal…join us for a discussion of how he cleverly negotiated a key agreement that won the American Revolutionary War. The techniques he used can help our businesses today. Links below.
"Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right / Here I am, stuck in the middle with you" – song lyrics, or an accurate description of US politics?
This week, Gene breaks down the deal that created America and asks: should we still have faith in it?
Listen: www.station4negotiation.com/listen-now
This week, Gene breaks down the deal that created America and asks: should we still have faith in it?
Listen: www.station4negotiation.com/listen-now
February 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Ben Franklin was a guy who actually understood the art of the deal…join us for a discussion of how he cleverly negotiated a key agreement that won the American Revolutionary War. The techniques he used can help our businesses today. Links below.
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GOP, remember when Biden gave George Soros control over the system that pays Social Security, Medicare, tax refunds & federal contracts—then used it to cut off anyone he didn’t like?
Me neither, because that never happened. But it’s what Trump & Elon Musk are doing now w/out congressional approval.
Me neither, because that never happened. But it’s what Trump & Elon Musk are doing now w/out congressional approval.
February 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
GOP, remember when Biden gave George Soros control over the system that pays Social Security, Medicare, tax refunds & federal contracts—then used it to cut off anyone he didn’t like?
Me neither, because that never happened. But it’s what Trump & Elon Musk are doing now w/out congressional approval.
Me neither, because that never happened. But it’s what Trump & Elon Musk are doing now w/out congressional approval.
Life was so much better when he was just obsessing over the goddam wall
February 3, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Life was so much better when he was just obsessing over the goddam wall
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i mean. trudeau is right. donald trump represents a betrayal of everything america promised to be. canada has been our ally for a hundred years, through the fires of two world wars, the cold war, all the great struggles of the twentieth century--and this is how we repay that? it's disgusting
February 3, 2025 at 1:08 AM
i mean. trudeau is right. donald trump represents a betrayal of everything america promised to be. canada has been our ally for a hundred years, through the fires of two world wars, the cold war, all the great struggles of the twentieth century--and this is how we repay that? it's disgusting