Chris Voss

About

Chris Voss is a 24-year veteran of the FBI and is recognized as a leading expert in negotiation skills. He has extensive experience in high-stakes negotiations and has developed a reputation for his innovative approach to the art of negotiation. Voss is the founder and principal of The Black Swan Group, a consulting firm that provides training and advisory services to Fortune 500 companies, helping them navigate complex negotiations.

In addition to his consulting work, Voss has taught negotiation strategies at several prestigious business schools, including the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, Harvard University, MIT’s Sloan School of Management, and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He is also the author of the book 'Never Split the Difference,' which outlines his negotiation techniques and insights.

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Chris Voss has a credibility rating of 156 out of 1000 on Modern Mentor AI, making them a developing voice, ranking #93 of the 431 business thought leaders we track. The rating weighs reach against substance, so a high score reflects more than popularity.

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