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Never Split the Difference

Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It

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Never Split the Difference

By: Chris Voss, Tahl Raz
Narrated by: Michael Kramer
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A former FBI hostage negotiator offers a new, field-tested approach to negotiating - effective in any situation.

After a stint policing the rough streets of Kansas City, Missouri, Chris Voss joined the FBI, where his career as a kidnapping negotiator brought him face-to-face with bank robbers, gang leaders and terrorists. Never Split the Difference takes you inside his world of high-stakes negotiations, revealing the nine key principles that helped Voss and his colleagues succeed when it mattered the most - when people's lives were at stake.

Rooted in the real-life experiences of an intelligence professional at the top of his game, Never Split the Difference will give you the competitive edge in any discussion.

'My pick for book of the year.' Forbes

'Who better to learn [negotiation] from than Chris Voss, whose skills have saved lives and averted disaster?' Daily Mail

'A business book you won't be able to put down.' Fortune

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Critic Reviews

Such a great book that is relevant to more than just FBI negotiations: it's relevant to my relationship with my partner, to my business, to everything in between. It's relevant to all interactions I have with all humans, and that's testament to why it has sold so many copies worldwide. (Steven Bartlett, entrepreneur and host of the Diary of a CEO podcast)
Never Split The Difference is a guide to negotiation drawing on the lessons Voss learned when he was working as the FBI's lead hostage negotiator . . . he has the most amazing stories about dealing with criminals and terrorists. I love that all of his insights are really practical in day-to-day life too. (Jake Humphrey, presenter and co-author of HIGH PERFORMANCE)
Filled with insights that apply to everyday negotiations.
A brilliant book.
Negotiation, as someone once said, is 'the art of letting someone else have your own way'. It's an art well worth learning. And who better to learn from than Chris Voss, whose skills have saved lives and averted disaster?
As an FBI hostage negotiator, Chris Voss has come face-to-face with all sorts of criminals, including kidnappers, bank robbers, and terrorists. In this book, he teaches negotiation tactics that you can use even if your life depended on it.
A stupendous book.
A master of persuasion.
It's rare that a book is so gripping and entertaining while still being actionable and applicable, especially with business books. Every few pages I read, I found myself writing down negotiation tips and ideas I wanted to test with our sales team and clients.
Every so often, you read a book that becomes a part of you. For some, it's a childhood-defining series like Harry Potter. Others find themselves in poetry or memoirs. My recent pivotal read was Chris Voss's Never Split the Difference . . . He showed me the importance of selling solutions to customers' problems rather than simply features. Along the way, he refined my communication style in everything from high-stakes negotiations to cold emails.
All stars
Most relevant
why on Earth. would you want to listen to a tour writer? Really good info. But Jesus it sounds so so so bland

Great Info. shit voice

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This stuff actually works! I tried it today under a contract agreement. The prospect wanted to payless than half of my fee and only once I finish each stage of the work. Upon applying these tactics, I discounted only 15%, had him throw in a parking space next to my office (parking is hard to come by and expensive) and that he would pay upfront for each stage of the project and that it was a FAIR agreement.

IT WORKS!

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I appreciate the skill, the way you weaved fascinating stories throughout your teaching made it easy for me to listen. strongly recommend this for anyone who has to negotiate.

Negotiating blueprint for life, family and work

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The skills in this book can help people in everyday negotiations from your toddler to a criminal

Great book for life, business and being kidnapped

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Useful and relatable scenarios that are also explained and analysed. Language level perfect and easily understood. Glad there's also a summary of the chapters as there's a lot to take in!

Thoroughly explained but straightforward

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