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Master Your Mind, Control the Conversation | Chris Voss on Negotiation, Discipline & Mental Strength

Ben Newman / The Burn (Chris Voss interviews)·Oct 5, 2026 · 5:00 AM CT
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On The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman talks with former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss, author of "Never Split the Difference," about pressure, mental toughness and leadership. Voss focuses on what he calls the negotiation that matters most, the one with yourself. Drawing on hostage negotiations and coaching elite performers, he explains why success under pressure comes down to preparation and emotional discipline.

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