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Use a calm, curious voice (the "Late-Night Radio DJ" voice). Example:
Mirroring is the practice of repeating the last one to three critical words of what the other person just said.
Your voice is your most powerful tool. Voss identifies three distinct tones: MasterClass - Chris Voss - The Art of Negotiati...
: Saying "It looks like you really want to make this work" highlights common ground. Shifting from "Yes" to "No"
Never use the word "I" (e.g., do not say "I hear that you are angry"). It makes the conversation about you, not them. Use a calm, curious voice (the "Late-Night Radio DJ" voice)
: Summarize their feelings, constraints, and perspective so accurately that they feel completely understood. When they utter those two words, their psychological defenses drop, opening the door to real collaboration. 5. Calibrated Questions
Instead of traditional, cold, and strictly analytical bargaining models taught at business schools, Voss presents an innovative approach built entirely around . This deep dive explores the core architecture of the course, its flagship concepts, its structural execution, and its ultimate real-world utility. 1. The Core Philosophy: Moving Beyond "Win-Win" Voss identifies three distinct tones: : Saying "It
Drop your voice at the end of a sentence. Slow down. Pause. That calm, almost sleepy tone creates trust and authority. It disarms aggression and encourages the other side to reveal more.
Labeling disarms negative emotions and reinforces positive ones. If someone is acting aggressively, labeling it ("It seems like you have a strong concern about this point") forces them to pause and consider their own behavior. Core Pillar 3: The Power of "No"
To successfully navigate financial discussions, Voss explores the psychology of cognitive biases: