Heart rate Quote by Chris Voss
““If you were able to take an armed kidnapper who’d been surrounded by police and hook him up to a cardiac monitor, you’d find that every calibrated question and apology would lower his heart rate just a little bit. And that’s how you get to a dynamic where solutions can be found.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Negotiation Tactics, Chris Voss, 2019
Calibrated questions and sincere apologies can calm tense situations, opening paths to solutions.
In simple terms: Calm dialogue lowers tension and reveals options.
Key Takeaway
Use calm, precise questions.
Themes
communication
conflict resolution
empathy
Mood
calm
strategic
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- hostage negotiations
- business deals
- family disputes
- customer service
- legal mediation
Key Concepts
negotiation
psychology
human behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply this in everyday disagreements?
- When is silence more effective?
A Different Perspective
May not work if parties are hostile or uncooperative.
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