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The FBI's Secret to Influence: Stop Selling, Start Mirroring

How former hostage negotiator Chris Voss turns "You're right" into "That's right" – and why it matters for your next marketing message

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Max Bernstein
Dec 27, 2024
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In a dimly lit Harlem apartment, facing a drug dealer with a gun, former FBI negotiator Chris Voss did something unexpected.

He didn't make demands. He didn't threaten. He listened.

In a world of nonstop noise, this simple act of listening is a powerful way to cut through the clutter and connect with customers on a deeper level.

“Look, I know you don’t t…

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