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Escalation

Escalation

By: Inception Point AI
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 Host Nick Ledger dissects escalation as a strategic and psychological force in war rooms, boardrooms, and negotiation tables. Each standalone episode examines what happens when neither side backs down, analyzing the mechanics, signals, and devastating costs of climbing the escalation ladder.

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  • Escalation - Uncover the forces that fuel conflict with Nick Ledger

    Escalation - Uncover the forces that fuel conflict with Nick Ledger
    Apr 16 2026
    Join host Nick Ledger as he explores why smart people turn small disagreements into disasters. This series unpacks the psychology behind escalation—from war rooms to boardrooms to your kitchen table—revealing warning signs when neither side will blink. Your survival guide for a world that can't resist doubling down.

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    1 min
  • Escalation - Reading the Room Before It Explodes

    Escalation - Reading the Room Before It Explodes
    Apr 16 2026
    Join Nick Ledger for a deep dive into conflict escalation using Friedrich Glasl's nine-stage model. Discover the quiet signals before negotiations explode: clenched fists, tonal shifts, coalition building, and threats. Learn why de-escalation isn't agreement and how silence defuses tension.

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    24 mins
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