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Negotiation

The best Negotiation books — new releases and enduring classics — each distilled to its core framework, 7 takeaways, and a practical plan. Tap any book to distill it live.

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New & notable — the past year

2016

Never Split the Difference

Chris Voss

A former FBI hostage negotiator reveals psychological tactics for reading people and securing better deals in any negotiation.

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1987

The Art of the Deal

Donald Trump

Trump shares his strategic approach to high-stakes business negotiations based on decades of real estate and corporate experience.

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1981

Getting to Yes

Fisher, Ury, Patton

The foundational guide to principled negotiation that focuses on separating people from problems and finding mutual gains.

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2016

Negotiating the Impossible

Deepak Malhotra

Harvard professor explores how to negotiate in seemingly deadlocked or asymmetrical situations using psychological insights.

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1974

The Negotiator's Handbook

Karrass, Chester L.

A practical guide to negotiation techniques covering preparation, strategy, and psychology in business deals.

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2016

Exactly What to Say

Phil M. Jones

A concise guide revealing specific words and phrases that instantly shift negotiation outcomes in your favor.

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1984

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

Robert B. Cialdini

Cialdini identifies six universal principles of persuasion that underpin successful negotiation and influence.

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2011

Steal the Deal

Michael C. Donohue

A Harvard Business School instructor teaches negotiation tactics for gaining maximum advantage in business transactions.

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2002

Crucial Conversations

Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, Switzler

Offers strategies for handling high-stakes conversations where emotions run high and outcomes matter greatly.

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1991

Getting Past No

William Ury

The sequel to Getting to Yes, this book teaches how to break deadlocks and negotiate with resistant opponents.

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The classics

1981

Getting to Yes

Fisher, Ury, Patton

The foundational guide to principled negotiation that focuses on separating people from problems and finding mutual gains.

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1984

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

Robert B. Cialdini

Cialdini identifies six universal principles of persuasion that underpin successful negotiation and influence.

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1991

Getting Past No

William Ury

The sequel to Getting to Yes, this book teaches how to break deadlocks and negotiate with resistant opponents.

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2002

Crucial Conversations

Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, Switzler

Offers strategies for handling high-stakes conversations where emotions run high and outcomes matter greatly.

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2016

Never Split the Difference

Chris Voss

A former FBI hostage negotiator reveals psychological tactics for reading people and securing better deals in any negotiation.

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2016

Negotiating the Impossible

Deepak Malhotra

Harvard professor explores how to negotiate in seemingly deadlocked or asymmetrical situations using psychological insights.

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1987

The Art of the Deal

Donald Trump

Trump shares his strategic approach to high-stakes business negotiations based on decades of real estate and corporate experience.

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2016

Exactly What to Say

Phil M. Jones

A concise guide revealing specific words and phrases that instantly shift negotiation outcomes in your favor.

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1999

Bargaining for Advantage

G. Richard Shell

A Wharton professor teaches how to leverage psychology, information, and power to negotiate better outcomes.

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1974

The Negotiator's Handbook

Karrass, Chester L.

A practical guide to negotiation techniques covering preparation, strategy, and psychology in business deals.

Distill this book →