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Never Split the Difference in Practice: Tactical Empathy and FBI-Tested Negotiation

This comprehensive course transforms you from someone familiar with negotiation basics into a practitioner of advanced FBI-developed techniques. Drawing deeply from Chris Voss's 'Never Split the Difference,' you'll master tactical empathy, calibrated questions, and psychological strategies that work in high-stakes business deals, salary negotiations, crisis situations, and everyday influence scenarios. You'll move beyond theory to understand the neuroscience behind these techniques and practice their application in complex, real-world contexts.

intermediate8 modules~10 hours

What you'll learn

  1. 01The Psychology of Tactical Empathy: Beyond Active Listening
  2. 02Mastering Calibrated Questions: Engineering Control Through Inquiry
  3. 03The Accusation Audit and Proactive Labeling Strategies
  4. 04Voice Tone, Delivery, and the Three Negotiator Personas
  5. 05The 'No' Paradox: Making Safety Your Competitive Advantage
  6. 06Bending Reality: Anchoring, Framing, and the Ackerman System
  7. 07Discovering Black Swans: Uncovering Hidden Information and Leverage
  8. 08Advanced Integration: Multi-Party, Cross-Cultural, and Crisis Negotiations

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Module 1: The Psychology of Tactical Empathy: Beyond Active Listening

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