122. Saving Marriages & Closing Deals: An FBI Hostage Negotiator's Secrets for Building Stronger Relationships Ft. Chris Voss

In this episode of HYDRATE, Tracy is joined by Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator and author of the book "Never Split the Difference."  Chris shares his insights on how to connect with people when you feel disconnected. His books, training programs, and consulting services have helped thousands of people learn how to negotiate effectively in all areas of their lives. In this episode, Chris shares some practical tips for connecting with people, such as using open-ended questions, mirroring their body language, and using active listening. He also explains why negotiations shouldn’t be viewed as battles and gives a framework to have constructive discussions in business and personal contexts. Chris also shares how he is now bringing his relationship-building techniques to a wider audience through his new Fireside chat platform. This provides an accessible way to get ongoing group coaching from Chris and his team. If you're feeling disconnected from the people in your life, this episode is for you. Chris's insights will help you learn how to connect with others on a deeper level. Find Chris on: Website: https://www.blackswanltd.com/ Fireside chat: https://firesidechat.com/chrisvoss1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefbinegotiator/ Enjoy the show!