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Chris Voss: How to Succeed at Hard Conversations

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Oct 2, 2023
Join former FBI lead negotiator Chris Voss, an expert on high-stakes conversations and author of "Never Split the Difference," as he shares invaluable insights on navigating tough dialogues. He delves into essential strategies for managing emotions and reading body language, helping listeners master negotiation skills in business and personal life. Voss emphasizes the importance of empathy, proactive listening, and authentic communication, while sharing gripping anecdotes from crisis negotiations that reveal the psychological intricacies involved in reaching mutually beneficial outcomes.
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ADVICE

Diagnose Deals Quickly

  • Quickly determine if a deal is possible or potentially bad.
  • Walk away fast from bad deals; wasting time on them is worse than not getting a deal at all.
ANECDOTE

Playful Negotiation Wins

  • Chris Voss recounts two successful negotiations from a playful mindset.
  • A lost suitcase was found after jokingly asking an airport worker to "wave a magic wand".
ADVICE

The Calming Voice Tactic

  • Use a calm, low voice in heated negotiations; the "late-night FM DJ voice" calms both parties down.
  • This voice helps regulate negative emotions and improves information processing.
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