never split the difference: negotiating as if your life depended on it  <p>a former international hostage negotiator for the fbi offers a new field-tested approach to high-stakes negotiations - whether in the boardroom or at home. </p> <p>after a stint policing the rough streets of kansas city, missouri, chris voss joined the fbi, where his career as a hostage negotiator brought him face-to-face with a range of criminals, including bank robbers and terrorists. reaching the pinnacle of his profession, he became the fbi's lead international kidnapping negotiator. </p> <p><i>never split the difference</i> takes you inside the world of high-stakes negotiations and into voss' head, revealing the skills that helped him and his colleagues succeed where it mattered most: in saving lives. in this practical guide, he shares the nine effective principles - counterintuitive tactics and strategies - you, too, can use to become more persuasive in both your professional and personal lives. </p> <p>life is a series of negotiations you should be prepared for: buying a car, negotiating a salary, buying a home, renegotiating rent, deliberating with your partner. taking emotional intelligence and intuition to the next level, <i>never split the difference</i> gives you the competitive edge in any discussion. </p>