Van der Hoef: Letting counterparts speak first is crucial in negotiations
Marcel van der Hoef · Ted Seides – Interviewing and Manager Meetings (Capital Allocators, EP.94) · Apr 8, 2019 · at 36:17
Host Marcel van der Hoef summarizes key negotiation principles from former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss's book, 'Never Split the Difference'.
“While many of us think about a negotiation as an exchange of statements, Chris Voss explains that it's much more powerful to ask open-ended questions and let the other side go first. This allows you to gain access to the other person's mind, which is crucial in any negotiation.”
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