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May 2025
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The Secret Strategy FBI Negotiators Use ...

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
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This isn’t theory—this is negotiation at the highest level. In this gripping episode, FBI negotiator Melissa Fortunato reveals the real tactics used in hostage crises—and how you can apply them to your toughest conversations at work and at home. From infiltrating criminal organizations undercover to de-escalating a 15-hour standoff, Melissa shares raw, be ... Show More
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