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Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It
by Chris Voss
4.36
165,382 ratings
Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator, shares powerful techniques that can transform your negotiation skills, emphasizing empathy and tactical questioning.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Active Listening: The Foundation of Effective Negotiation
  2. Tactical Empathy: Understanding and Influencing Emotions
  3. Calibrated Questions: Guiding Conversations Without Confrontation
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The Psychology of Persuasion
by Robert B. Cialdini
4.22
159,183 ratings
Robert Cialdini's classic work on persuasion provides essential insights into the psychological principles that underpin effective negotiation and influence.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. The Power of Automatic Influence: Understanding Our Mental Shortcuts
  2. Reciprocation: The Old Give and Take... and Take
  3. Commitment and Consistency: The Foolish Consistency of Little Minds
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And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
by Keith Ferrazzi
3.84
49,335 ratings
Keith Ferrazzi emphasizes the importance of building relationships in negotiation, offering practical networking strategies that can lead to success in both business and personal life.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Build Relationships Before You Need Them
  2. Create a Diverse Network of Connections
  3. Be Generous and Add Value to Others
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How to Discuss What Matters Most
by Douglas Stone
4.07
18,048 ratings
Douglas Stone offers essential strategies for navigating tough conversations, making it a must-read for anyone looking to improve their negotiation and communication skills.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Difficult conversations are about feelings, identity, and conflicting perspectives
  2. Move from certainty to curiosity by exploring each other's stories
  3. Separate impact from intent to avoid misunderstandings
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A Game Theorist's Guide to Success in Business and Life
by Avinash K. Dixit
3.80
3,994 ratings
Avinash Dixit provides a unique perspective on negotiation through the lens of game theory, offering valuable insights into strategic decision-making in various contexts.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Game Theory: Understanding Strategic Interactions
  2. Nash Equilibrium: The Cornerstone of Game Theory
  3. Prisoners' Dilemma: Cooperation vs. Self-Interest
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How You Can Negotiate to Succeed in Work and Life
by Stuart Diamond
4.09
3,514 ratings
Stuart Diamond, a negotiation expert, provides practical strategies and real-world examples that make this book a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their negotiation skills.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Focus on People and Process, Not Just Substance
  2. Set Clear Goals and Identify the Real Problem
  3. Understand and Value the Other Party's Perceptions
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The World's Best Negotiator Tells You How To Get What You Want
by Herb Cohen
3.80
2,148 ratings
Herb Cohen, a seasoned negotiator, shares timeless strategies and insights that empower readers to negotiate effectively in any situation, making it a classic in negotiation literature.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Negotiation is a universal skill for getting what you want
  2. Power, time, and information are the three crucial variables in negotiation
  3. Perception of power is more important than actual power
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How to Overcome Obstacles and Achieve Brilliant Results at the Bargaining Table and Beyond
by Deepak Malhotra
4.25
2,346 ratings
Deepak Malhotra, a Harvard professor, provides a comprehensive guide filled with research-backed strategies that help readers navigate complex negotiations and achieve outstanding results.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Master the art of claiming value in negotiations
  2. Create and expand value through strategic negotiation
  3. Employ investigative negotiation techniques
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by Blair Enns
4.44
2,291 ratings
Blair Enns challenges traditional pitching methods, offering a fresh perspective on negotiation that empowers creative professionals to maintain control and value in client relationships.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Specialize to differentiate and gain power
  2. Replace presentations with conversations
  3. Diagnose before prescribing solutions
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And Other Worthy Opponents
by William Ury
3.96
2,026 ratings
William Ury, co-author of the classic "Getting to Yes," emphasizes the importance of self-negotiation, providing insights that enhance your ability to negotiate with others.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Put Yourself in Your Shoes: From Self-Judgment to Self-Understanding
  2. Develop Your Inner BATNA: From Blame to Self-Responsibility
  3. Reframe Your Picture: From Unfriendly to Friendly
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