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Never Split the Difference - Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It

Chris Voss, Tahl Raz

Summary

Negotiation is an essential skill that impacts every aspect of life, from business deals to personal relationships. Drawing from his extensive experience as an FBI hostage negotiator, Chris Voss presents a compelling framework in this book that challenges conventional negotiation tactics. The strategies outlined emphasize emotional intelligence, empathy, and psychological insights to achieve better outcomes without compromising one's values or goals.

  • Negotiation is fundamentally about emotional intelligence rather than logic alone.
  • Active listening and tactical empathy facilitate trust and understanding.
  • Mirroring and labeling are powerful techniques to encourage counterpart cooperation.
  • Effective negotiators use calibrated questions to guide conversations...

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