Alex Carter
Law professor and professional mediator at Columbia Law School, author of negotiation guidance and speaker on mediation and effective questioning strategies.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 50min
Getting what you want: A guide to negotiating
Magdalena Höhler, a linguist who studies intercultural couples, explains how language shapes emotion, humor, and power in relationships. Alex Carter, a law professor and mediator, shares mediation techniques and practical questioning strategies. They discuss listening to stories, using open questions, the power of silence, steering relationships, language pitfalls in cross-cultural love, and building a shared microculture.
Aug 16, 2022 • 36min
Ask For More: 2 Questions to Negotiate Almost Anything with Columbia Law School Mediation Clinic Director Alex Carter (#106)
In this conversation, Alex Carter, Director of Columbia Law School's Mediation Clinic and bestselling author of *Ask For More*, shares her expertise in negotiation and conflict resolution. She reveals two powerful questions that can transform negotiations and improve everyday conversations. Alex explains why traditional questions often fail and introduces alternatives like 'what' and 'tell me' to foster deeper dialogue. Her practical approach not only benefits career negotiations but also enriches personal relationships, encouraging listeners to embrace negotiation as a vital life skill.
Aug 17, 2020 • 47min
597: How to Turn No Into Yes: Powerful Negotiation Questions with Alex Carter
Columbia law professor Alex Carter discusses powerful negotiation questions and boosting confidence in negotiations. She shares insights on turning a 'no' into a 'yes' with effective strategies, reflection on past successes, and using visual cues in negotiations. Learn about the benefits of being present, asking for more, and utilizing effective negotiation strategies to achieve success.
