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Chris Voss is a former FBI lead international hostage negotiator with over two decades of experience in high-stakes negotiations. After retiring from the Bureau, he founded The Black Swan Group, a consulting firm that trains individuals and organizations in negotiation strategies.
Known for: Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It
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Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It
Written by former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss, this book presents practical negotiation techniques derived from real-life crisis situations. It teaches readers how to apply psychological insights and tactical empathy to achieve better outcomes in business and personal interactions. The book emphasizes listening, mirroring, labeling emotions, and mastering the art of persuasion under pressure.
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The New Rules
When I first began studying negotiation, I was taught the conventional wisdom: reason your way through problems, argue logically, and meet in the middle. But what I witnessed in my FBI years turned that advice on its head. In the field, logic rarely saves hostages—emotional understanding does. So, I...
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Be a Mirror
Mirroring is one of the simplest yet most profound tools you can use. When I was handling negotiations abroad, I learned quickly that repeating the last few words someone says creates trust faster than argument ever could. It’s as if you’re telling their subconscious, “I’m paying attention. I unders...
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About Chris Voss
Chris Voss is a former FBI lead international hostage negotiator with over two decades of experience in high-stakes negotiations. After retiring from the Bureau, he founded The Black Swan Group, a consulting firm that trains individuals and organizations in negotiation strategies. He is also an adju...
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Chris Voss is a former FBI lead international hostage negotiator with over two decades of experience in high-stakes negotiations. After retiring from the Bureau, he founded The Black Swan Group, a consulting firm that trains individuals and organizations in negotiation strategies. He is also an adju...
Chris Voss is a former FBI lead international hostage negotiator with over two decades of experience in high-stakes negotiations. After retiring from the Bureau, he founded The Black Swan Group, a consulting firm that trains individuals and organizations in negotiation strategies. He is also an adjunct professor at several universities, including Georgetown and USC.
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