DiscoverAspire for More: How to be an Everyday Negotiator#22 SPECIAL: Grade the Negotiator: HBO's The White Lotus
#22 SPECIAL: Grade the Negotiator: HBO's The White Lotus

#22 SPECIAL: Grade the Negotiator: HBO's The White Lotus

Update: 2025-05-08
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Do you ever wonder what actually makes a negotiation work, especially when the stakes are sky-high and the emotions are just as intense?

In a delightfully offbeat episode, I am going to take you through a negotiation postmortem using a dramatic hush-money scene from HBO's The White Lotus Season 3 finale. And yes—this is your spoiler warning.

But this isn’t just about analyzing fictional drama. It’s about using storytelling to unpack real-world negotiation strategies—what works, what flops, and why. From preparation and framing to the psychology of walkaways and gender bias, this playful breakdown explores some of the most effective (and cringeworthy) negotiation tactics through the lens of three flawed but fascinating characters: Zion, Belinda, and Gary.



This podcast is a call-in show, so if you or a woman you know needs help in this area, feel free to contact me at joan@moonnegotiation.com to submit your questions or join me in our next episode. 


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#22 SPECIAL: Grade the Negotiator: HBO's The White Lotus

#22 SPECIAL: Grade the Negotiator: HBO's The White Lotus

Joan Moon