*Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It* is a book by **Chris Voss**, published in 2016.

The book offers negotiation strategies based on Voss’s experiences as a former FBI hostage negotiator. Voss shares techniques and principles for achieving better outcomes in high-stakes negotiations, focusing on emotional intelligence, tactical empathy, and effective communication. The book provides practical advice on how to handle difficult conversations, build rapport, and influence others, using real-life examples and insights from his career. *Never Split the Difference* aims to equip readers with skills to negotiate more effectively in both professional and personal situations.