Graphic for the Daring Diaries series titled “On negotiating with pirates,” showing a misty, sepia-toned image of a sailing ship on dark water with the Daring Diaries logo in the lower left corner.

September 15, 2026

On negotiating with pirates

By Kate Johnson

In her latest Daring Diaries post, Lumen CEO Kate Johnson shares what negotiating with pirates taught her about strategic leadership under pressure: stay clear-eyed, play to win and rally trusted people around the moves that turn high-stakes moments into a decisive path forward.

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