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Order Out of Chaos
by Scott Walker • 2023
A kidnap negotiator's rules for influence: tactics that free hostages can land your next deal.
3.58
190
Order Out of Chaos Summary
Order Out of Chaos 91%
A kidnap negotiator's rules for influence: tactics that free hostages can land your next deal.
by Scott Walker 2023
3.58
190 ratings
Stalling for Time
by Gary Noesner • 2010
The FBI's lead negotiator reveals why listening beats raiding, and how Waco became the proof.
3.93
6k+
Stalling for Time Summary
Stalling for Time 91%
The FBI's lead negotiator reveals why listening beats raiding, and how Waco became the proof.
by Gary Noesner 2010
3.93
6k+ ratings
Getting Past No
by William Ury • 1991
Push a stubborn counterpart and they dig in harder. Five counterintuitive moves that earn agreement.
3.99
7k+
Getting Past No Summary
Getting Past No 91%
Push a stubborn counterpart and they dig in harder. Five counterintuitive moves that earn agreement.
by William Ury 1991
3.99
7k+ ratings
Negotiating the Impossible
by Deepak Malhotra • 2016
Standard tactics backfire in a deadlock. The counterintuitive moves that actually break through.
4.17
846
Negotiating the Impossible Summary
Negotiating the Impossible 90%
Standard tactics backfire in a deadlock. The counterintuitive moves that actually break through.
by Deepak Malhotra 2016
4.17
846 ratings
Beyond Reason
by Roger Fisher • 2005
Your emotions aren't wrecking your negotiations. Ignoring them is. Here's how to put them to work.
3.88
1k+
Beyond Reason Summary
Beyond Reason 90%
Your emotions aren't wrecking your negotiations. Ignoring them is. Here's how to put them to work.
by Roger Fisher 2005
3.88
1k+ ratings
The Book of Real-World Negotiations
by Joshua N. Weiss • 2020
Turn power gaps, high emotions, and culture clashes into your biggest negotiation advantages.
3.97
29
The Book of Real-World Negotiations Summary
The Book of Real-World Negotiations 89%
Turn power gaps, high emotions, and culture clashes into your biggest negotiation advantages.
by Joshua N. Weiss 2020
3.97
29 ratings
The Mediator's Handbook
by Jennifer E. Beer • 1997
How to guide hostile parties toward their own solutions: the mediator's craft, step by step.
3.95
208
The Mediator's Handbook Summary
The Mediator's Handbook 89%
How to guide hostile parties toward their own solutions: the mediator's craft, step by step.
by Jennifer E. Beer 1997
3.95
208 ratings
Never Split the Difference
by Chris VossTahl Raz • 2022
Listen like an FBI negotiator: the emotional toolkit that closes deals when logic alone cannot.
4.09
56
Never Split the Difference Summary
Never Split the Difference 89%
Listen like an FBI negotiator: the emotional toolkit that closes deals when logic alone cannot.
by Chris VossTahl Raz 2022
4.09
56 ratings
The Art of Negotiation
by Tim Castle • 2018
Preparation beats persuasion: a negotiation system that works for salary, home, and everyday life.
3.72
168
The Art of Negotiation Summary
The Art of Negotiation 89%
Preparation beats persuasion: a negotiation system that works for salary, home, and everyday life.
by Tim Castle 2018
3.72
168 ratings
The One Minute Negotiator
by Don Hutson • 2010
Four strategies and a sixty-second prep habit to cure negotiation avoidance and land better deals.
3.36
222
The One Minute Negotiator Summary
The One Minute Negotiator 89%
Four strategies and a sixty-second prep habit to cure negotiation avoidance and land better deals.
by Don Hutson 2010
3.36
222 ratings
Getting More
by Stuart Diamond • 2010
Negotiation is mostly about emotions and relationships; the substance is barely a rounding error.
4.09
4k+
Getting More Summary
Getting More 89%
Negotiation is mostly about emotions and relationships; the substance is barely a rounding error.
by Stuart Diamond 2010
4.09
4k+ ratings
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Negotiation
by Deepak Malhotra • 2019
Deals fall apart after the ink dries. Ten HBR articles on negotiating for the long haul.
3.73
363
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Negotiation Summary
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Negotiation 89%
Deals fall apart after the ink dries. Ten HBR articles on negotiating for the long haul.
by Deepak Malhotra 2019
3.73
363 ratings
The Art of Negotiation
by Michael A. Wheeler • 2013
Forget scripted tactics. Best negotiators improvise like jazz musicians, and these are their rules.
3.86
567
The Art of Negotiation Summary
The Art of Negotiation 89%
Forget scripted tactics. Best negotiators improvise like jazz musicians, and these are their rules.
by Michael A. Wheeler 2013
3.86
567 ratings
Everything is Negotiable
by Gavin Kennedy • 1983
Why one-sided concessions backfire, and the simple 'if' that turns every proposal into a trade.
4.35
2k+
Everything is Negotiable Summary
Everything is Negotiable 89%
Why one-sided concessions backfire, and the simple 'if' that turns every proposal into a trade.
by Gavin Kennedy 1983
4.35
2k+ ratings
Split the Pie
by Barry Nalebuff • 2022
In any deal, split only what neither side can achieve alone. Half is always yours.
4.04
310
Split the Pie Summary
Split the Pie 89%
In any deal, split only what neither side can achieve alone. Half is always yours.
by Barry Nalebuff 2022
4.04
310 ratings
The Mediation Process
by Christopher W. Moore • 1986
When you cannot impose a decision, how to guide hostile parties toward their own settlement.
3.96
185
The Mediation Process Summary
The Mediation Process 89%
When you cannot impose a decision, how to guide hostile parties toward their own settlement.
by Christopher W. Moore 1986
3.96
185 ratings
Bargaining for Advantage
by G. Richard Shell • 1999
The negotiation method that sizes up the situation so your natural style becomes your advantage.
3.90
7k+
Bargaining for Advantage Summary
Bargaining for Advantage 89%
The negotiation method that sizes up the situation so your natural style becomes your advantage.
by G. Richard Shell 1999
3.90
7k+ ratings
Good for You, Great for Me
by Lawrence E. Susskind • 2014
Most negotiators leave value unclaimed. Create more together, then confidently take your share.
3.51
89
Good for You, Great for Me Summary
Good for You, Great for Me 88%
Most negotiators leave value unclaimed. Create more together, then confidently take your share.
by Lawrence E. Susskind 2014
3.51
89 ratings
Never Split the Difference
by Chris Voss • 2016
A former FBI hostage negotiator reveals emotional tactics that beat Harvard logic and win any deal.
4.34
216k+
Never Split the Difference Summary
Never Split the Difference 88%
A former FBI hostage negotiator reveals emotional tactics that beat Harvard logic and win any deal.
by Chris Voss 2016
4.34
216k+ ratings
Negotiate This!
by Herb Cohen • 2003
Leverage doesn't win negotiations. Perception, style, and the willingness to walk do.
3.93
347
Negotiate This! Summary
Negotiate This! 88%
Leverage doesn't win negotiations. Perception, style, and the willingness to walk do.
by Herb Cohen 2003
3.93
347 ratings
Negotiation Genius
by Deepak Malhotra • 2007
The negotiation playbook for weak hands, hidden information, and your own blind spots.
4.24
3k+
Negotiation Genius Summary
Negotiation Genius 88%
The negotiation playbook for weak hands, hidden information, and your own blind spots.
by Deepak Malhotra 2007
4.24
3k+ ratings
Negotiation
by Brian Tracy • 2013
How to ask for better terms on everything, and the moment you walk away.
3.95
815
Negotiation Summary
Negotiation 88%
How to ask for better terms on everything, and the moment you walk away.
by Brian Tracy 2013
3.95
815 ratings
Power of a Positive No
by William Ury • 2007
Why your no gets ignored: connecting it to a bigger yes makes boundaries hold.
4.00
4k+
Power of a Positive No Summary
Power of a Positive No 88%
Why your no gets ignored: connecting it to a bigger yes makes boundaries hold.
by William Ury 2007
4.00
4k+ ratings
Verbal Judo
by George J. Thompson • 1993
Street tested persuasion: how to deflect insults, calm hostility, and gain cooperation from anyone.
3.84
7k+
Verbal Judo Summary
Verbal Judo 88%
Street tested persuasion: how to deflect insults, calm hostility, and gain cooperation from anyone.
by George J. Thompson 1993
3.84
7k+ ratings
Bargaining with the Devil
by Robert Mnookin • 2010
A framework for deciding when to negotiate with an enemy, even when your gut says fight.
3.91
656
Bargaining with the Devil Summary
Bargaining with the Devil 88%
A framework for deciding when to negotiate with an enemy, even when your gut says fight.
by Robert Mnookin 2010
3.91
656 ratings
Negotiating Rationally
by Max H. Bazerman • 1991
Cognitive biases hijack negotiations. Smart people lose deals they should win, and never see why.
3.83
317
Negotiating Rationally Summary
Negotiating Rationally 88%
Cognitive biases hijack negotiations. Smart people lose deals they should win, and never see why.
by Max H. Bazerman 1991
3.83
317 ratings
Negotiating for Success
by George J. Siedel • 2014
Calculate your walk-away, anchor their mind, and write contracts that actually work.
4.04
612
Negotiating for Success Summary
Negotiating for Success 88%
Calculate your walk-away, anchor their mind, and write contracts that actually work.
by George J. Siedel 2014
4.04
612 ratings
Essentials of Negotiation
by Roy J. Lewicki • 1996
Turn negotiation from instinct into strategy. Map power, build leverage, refuse bad deals.
3.75
484
Essentials of Negotiation Summary
Essentials of Negotiation 88%
Turn negotiation from instinct into strategy. Map power, build leverage, refuse bad deals.
by Roy J. Lewicki 1996
3.75
484 ratings
Getting to Yes
by Roger Fisher • 1981
Most people negotiate like they're in court. Here's how to negotiate like a problem solver.
3.93
88k+
Getting to Yes Summary
Getting to Yes 88%
Most people negotiate like they're in court. Here's how to negotiate like a problem solver.
by Roger Fisher 1981
3.93
88k+ ratings
Ask for More
by Alexandra Carter • 2020
Most people negotiate with demands. The pros start with three words anyone can say.
4.12
867
Ask for More Summary
Ask for More 88%
Most people negotiate with demands. The pros start with three words anyone can say.
by Alexandra Carter 2020
4.12
867 ratings
3-D Negotiation
by David A. Lax • 2006
Most of a negotiation's outcome is determined before anyone speaks. Here is how to shape it.
3.88
4k+
3-D Negotiation Summary
3-D Negotiation 88%
Most of a negotiation's outcome is determined before anyone speaks. Here is how to shape it.
by David A. Lax 2006
3.88
4k+ ratings
Getting to Yes with Yourself
by William Ury • 2015
Negotiation fails because of what you bring, not what they do. The fix starts with you.
3.96
2k+
Getting to Yes with Yourself Summary
Getting to Yes with Yourself 88%
Negotiation fails because of what you bring, not what they do. The fix starts with you.
by William Ury 2015
3.96
2k+ ratings
Getting Ready to Negotiate
by Roger Fisher • 1995
Most people prepare for minutes and negotiate for hours. This workbook flips the ratio.
3.88
73
Getting Ready to Negotiate Summary
Getting Ready to Negotiate 88%
Most people prepare for minutes and negotiate for hours. This workbook flips the ratio.
by Roger Fisher 1995
3.88
73 ratings
The 3rd Alternative
by Stephen R. Covey • 2011
Compromise is failure. A collaborative method for building answers neither side imagined.
4.08
2k+
The 3rd Alternative Summary
The 3rd Alternative 88%
Compromise is failure. A collaborative method for building answers neither side imagined.
by Stephen R. Covey 2011
4.08
2k+ ratings
Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High
by Kerry Patterson • 2002
The playbook for the conversations you dread: say hard things without destroying the relationship.
4.07
83k+
Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High Summary
Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High 88%
The playbook for the conversations you dread: say hard things without destroying the relationship.
by Kerry Patterson 2002
4.07
83k+ ratings
The Mind and Heart of the Negotiator
by Leigh L. Thompson • 1997
Negotiation runs on psychology, not just power. A behavioral scientist's system for the table.
3.77
292
The Mind and Heart of the Negotiator Summary
The Mind and Heart of the Negotiator 88%
Negotiation runs on psychology, not just power. A behavioral scientist's system for the table.
by Leigh L. Thompson 1997
3.77
292 ratings
Secrets of Power Negotiating
by Roger Dawson • 1988
The negotiator who asks for more gets more. Here is the tactical playbook.
4.06
3k+
Secrets of Power Negotiating Summary
Secrets of Power Negotiating 88%
The negotiator who asks for more gets more. Here is the tactical playbook.
by Roger Dawson 1988
4.06
3k+ ratings
How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable
by Suzette Haden Elgin • 1997
Disagreement does not need to hurt. The tools for holding your ground without the casualties.
3.87
201
How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable Summary
How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable 88%
Disagreement does not need to hurt. The tools for holding your ground without the casualties.
by Suzette Haden Elgin 1997
3.87
201 ratings
Just Listen
by Mark Goulston • 2009
Most communication fails because nobody feels understood. A psychiatrist shows what to do about it.
4.06
10k+
Just Listen Summary
Just Listen 87%
Most communication fails because nobody feels understood. A psychiatrist shows what to do about it.
by Mark Goulston 2009
4.06
10k+ ratings
Beyond Winning
by Robert Mnookin • 2000
Common ground opens the door. Differences close the deal. Three tensions no negotiator escapes.
3.72
243
Beyond Winning Summary
Beyond Winning 87%
Common ground opens the door. Differences close the deal. Three tensions no negotiator escapes.
by Robert Mnookin 2000
3.72
243 ratings
Start with NO...The Negotiating Tools that the Pros Don't Want You to Know
by Jim Camp • 2002
Invite an early no. The system where rejection, not agreement, drives the real conversation.
4.11
3k+
Start with NO...The Negotiating Tools that the Pros Don't Want You to Know Summary
Start with NO...The Negotiating Tools that the Pros Don't Want You to Know 87%
Invite an early no. The system where rejection, not agreement, drives the real conversation.
by Jim Camp 2002
4.11
3k+ ratings
No
by Jim Camp • 2007
The best negotiators do not chase yes. They invite no, and it changes everything.
3.85
312
No Summary
No 87%
The best negotiators do not chase yes. They invite no, and it changes everything.
by Jim Camp 2007
3.85
312 ratings
High Conflict
by Amanda Ripley • 2021
Why some disagreements turn into unending feuds, and the specific technique that breaks the cycle.
4.26
5k+
High Conflict Summary
High Conflict 87%
Why some disagreements turn into unending feuds, and the specific technique that breaks the cycle.
by Amanda Ripley 2021
4.26
5k+ ratings
You Can Negotiate Anything
by Herb Cohen • 1980
Three hidden levers rule every negotiation. Learn to use them to get what you want.
3.82
3k+
You Can Negotiate Anything Summary
You Can Negotiate Anything 87%
Three hidden levers rule every negotiation. Learn to use them to get what you want.
by Herb Cohen 1980
3.82
3k+ ratings
The Truth Detector
by Jack Schafer • 2020
How to extract truthful information from anyone without them realizing they've been questioned.
4.22
368
The Truth Detector Summary
The Truth Detector 87%
How to extract truthful information from anyone without them realizing they've been questioned.
by Jack Schafer 2020
4.22
368 ratings
Summary of Never Split the Difference
by Instaread Summaries • 2019
An FBI hostage negotiator's field manual: why 'no' opens doors and compromise closes them.
3.77
30
Summary of Never Split the Difference Summary
Summary of Never Split the Difference 87%
An FBI hostage negotiator's field manual: why 'no' opens doors and compromise closes them.
by Instaread Summaries 2019
3.77
30 ratings
Solving Tough Problems
by Adam Kahane • 2004
Complex problems default to stalemate or force. The way out is a different kind of conversation.
3.98
324
Solving Tough Problems Summary
Solving Tough Problems 87%
Complex problems default to stalemate or force. The way out is a different kind of conversation.
by Adam Kahane 2004
3.98
324 ratings
Conflicts
by Edward de Bono • 1985
Most conflict resolution just refines the argument. What if disputes were design problems instead?
3.52
64
Conflicts Summary
Conflicts 87%
Most conflict resolution just refines the argument. What if disputes were design problems instead?
by Edward de Bono 1985
3.52
64 ratings
Collaborating with the Enemy
by Adam Kahane • 2017
Conventional collaboration demands agreement and trust. The alternative for when you have neither.
3.19
3k+
Collaborating with the Enemy Summary
Collaborating with the Enemy 87%
Conventional collaboration demands agreement and trust. The alternative for when you have neither.
by Adam Kahane 2017
3.19
3k+ ratings
Negotiating the Nonnegotiable
by Daniel Shapiro • 2016
Reason fails when identity is at stake. A framework for the conflicts that matter most.
3.86
831
Negotiating the Nonnegotiable Summary
Negotiating the Nonnegotiable 87%
Reason fails when identity is at stake. A framework for the conflicts that matter most.
by Daniel Shapiro 2016
3.86
831 ratings
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