
Salary Negotiations, First Impressions and Office Politics | Sandeep Das | FO455 Raj Shamani
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Episode · 652 Plays · 2:29:37 · Jan 8, 2026
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Checkout ASUS ExpertBook P Series: https://www.flipkart.com/bbd-eb-intrigue-at-storeGuest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts(00:00) - Intro(04:15) - AI Replacing People(12:38) - Importance of Negotiation(15:25) - How to Negotiate a High Salary(25:33) - Importance of Human Skills(29:50) - Importance of Storytelling(36:14) - How to Craft a Story(42:56) - Power of First Impressions(45:07) - Science of Smiling(46:12) - Do Cleanliness, Gadgets & Luxury Matter?(51:49) - First-Gen vs Third-Gen Deal Mindset(54:26) - Finding Your Niche with Ikigai(01:01:16) - Why You Should Embrace Politics(1:05:50) - Is Merit Enough to Become a CEO?(1:08:03) - The T-Model: Kodawari(1:10:28) - Why Personal Branding Matters(1:25:09) - Learning for One Hour Every Day(1:29:27) - Two Sides of the Brain & Exposure Therapy(1:35:34) - Never Be Loyal to Your Job(1:48:21) - Not Being Selfish Limits Career Growth(1:53:32) - Work-Life Balance & Right to Disconnect Bill(2:01:29) - Being Likeable vs Being Diplomatic(2:04:43) - Four Ways to Say No(2:05:53) - Becoming Fake at Work & Role of Humility(2:11:55) - Raj’s Fears(2:18:25) - Don’t Ask for Permission(2:21:20) - Learning to Eat Alone(2:26:53) - Closing Thoughts(2:28:53) - OutroIn today’s episode, we have Sandeep Das, Storytelling & Negotiation Leadership Coach, Best-Selling Author and visiting faculty at IIM B and IIM L. We talk about the skills AI cannot replace, why only a few managers keep getting promoted while others get fired, the role of negotiation in career growth, and why storytelling is one of the most powerful professional skills today.Subscribe for more such conversations!Follow Sandeep Das On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandeepdasauthor/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-das-1b343719/X: https://x.com/sandydasauthorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SandeepDasAuthorAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.
2h 29m 37s · Jan 8, 2026
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