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Chris Voss: How To Master the Art of Neg...

Michael Smoak
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Today I sat down with Chris Voss. The former head of Hostage Negotiation and Member of the Counter Terrorism Unit for the FBI. His book, Never Split The Difference, has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. This episode is a masterclass on understanding how negotiation fits into our every day lives.

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