#36: Chris Voss | Good Things Happen When You Run To Trouble

Unbound | Conversations Without Limits

Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator, unpacks high-stakes hostage negotiations and effective communication strategies in life and leadership.

Chris has taught negotiation courses at Harvard and Georgetown Universities and is the author of “Never Split the Difference”. Chris explains how to use empathy, specific key questions, proactive listening, emotional processing and more to ensure you reach the best possible outcome in any complicated conversation. We even explored how Chris would navigate a negotiation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin!

Chris also shares the magic of why showing up – no matter the chaos – is what life is all about.

Join us to explore:

  • Negotiating a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia
  • Applying tactical empathy techniques
  • FBI communication tips
  • Understanding Inherent Human Behaviour
  • Real peace through collaboration

Please email stephen@liveunbound.com if you have any questions about what we discussed today.

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