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Never Split the Difference

Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It

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Never Split the Difference

Written by: Chris Voss, Tahl Raz
Narrated by: Michael Kramer
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Brought to you by Penguin.

THE HUGE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

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

© Chris Voss 2016 (P) Penguin Audio 2019

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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
Great insights and great narration. Very useful techniques. Pure Gold. Not to be missed. Tips never heard before.

One of the best books I read.

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This is something that helps you understand the whole landscape of negotiations , I was over looking so may importance aspects this will definately help me improve my win loss ratio at work and alos in personal life .

Eye-opening / Mind opening / Fantastic

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The books has some amazing ways of negotiations and to clinch a deal. The way the concepts have been explained is truly innovative and easy to relate to our day today business scenarios.
A must read for anyone who aims for a better deal in life and business.

Learn Negotiation Skills

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This is one of the best books I have read (heard) on this topic. There are a lot of tools that can be readily applied to complex negotiations.

A great guide to effective negotiations

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If you are into negotiations then cannot afford to miss this book. Good real life examples

Great book and must read for any one

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