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Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It
by Chris Voss
4.36
165,535 ratings
Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator, reveals powerful techniques to break negotiation deadlocks, focusing on empathy and strategic questioning to achieve favorable outcomes.
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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by Ken Sande
4.28
5,556 ratings
Ken Sande's biblical approach to conflict resolution provides valuable insights for those seeking to end stalemates through understanding, forgiveness, and cooperative negotiation.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Conflict is an opportunity for growth and glorifying God
  2. Address your own faults before confronting others
  3. Pursue peace through gentle restoration and reconciliation
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My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator
by Gary Noesner
3.92
5,164 ratings
Gary Noesner, a former FBI Chief of the Crisis Negotiation Unit, shares gripping insights from high-stakes negotiations, emphasizing the importance of patience and empathy to resolve conflicts effectively.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Effective negotiation saves lives: The Sperryville standoff
  2. Active listening and empathy are crucial in crisis intervention
  3. Negotiation and tactical operations must work in tandem
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How You Can Negotiate to Succeed in Work and Life
by Stuart Diamond
4.09
3,519 ratings
Stuart Diamond, a negotiation expert, provides practical strategies to navigate complex negotiations, emphasizing the importance of understanding emotions and relationships to break stalemates.
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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How to Overcome Obstacles and Achieve Brilliant Results at the Bargaining Table and Beyond
by Deepak Malhotra
4.25
2,352 ratings
Deepak Malhotra, a Harvard professor, offers a comprehensive guide to overcoming negotiation obstacles, providing research-backed strategies to achieve successful outcomes.
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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And Other Worthy Opponents
by William Ury
3.96
2,037 ratings
William Ury emphasizes the importance of self-negotiation and understanding personal needs, providing a unique perspective on resolving conflicts and breaking stalemates.
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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by Linda Babcock
4.00
1,599 ratings
Linda Babcock empowers readers, especially women, to negotiate effectively by recognizing their value and using strategic approaches to overcome stalemates in various situations.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Recognize Your Value and Overcome Self-Doubt
  2. Research and Preparation Are Key to Successful Negotiations
  3. Set High Targets and Ask for More Than You Want
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