The FBI’s Top Hostage Negotiator Reveals What Actually Works in Negotiation – with Gary Noesner

Negotiate Anything

American Negotiation Institute

Education, Careers, Business

4.8 • 659 Ratings

🗓️ 4 April 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with Gary Noesner, a retired chief of the FBI Crisis Negotiation Unit with 30 years of experience in high-stakes negotiations. Gary shares captivating stories from his career, including his involvement in major cases like Waco, and offers profound insights into the principles of effective negotiation and conflict resolution. They discuss the essential qualities of a good negotiator, the importance of genuine communication, and the critical role of emotional intelligence. Listeners will gain valuable lessons on building respect in relationships, learning from mistakes, and the impact of authenticity in both professional and personal negotiations. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Gary's experiences and wisdom that have saved lives and resolved critical situations. What Will Be Covered: Gary Noesner's experiences as a chief negotiator for the FBI, including high-profile cases like Waco. The key traits of successful negotiators: genuineness, sincerity, trustworthiness, and reliability. The parallels between law enforcement negotiations and business negotiations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining positive relationships. Follow Gary Noesner on LinkedIn Gary Noesner LinkedIn page Gary Noesner website Buy Gary's book: "Stalling For Time." Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

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0:42.8	Hey, I'm Kwame Christian, and you are about to step into the world of Negotiate Anything,
0:48.1	the number one negotiation podcast in the world where we teach you how to make difficult conversations easier
0:53.7	while getting more of what you want in the process. we teach you how to make difficult conversations easier while getting more of
0:54.9	what you want in the process. Each episode is packed with practical tips and strategies from the
1:00.4	experts. We delve into negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership skills that are crucial
1:06.0	in both business and in life. Whether you're closing a deal, managing a team, or navigating personal relationships,
1:13.1	Negotiate Anything provides you with the tools you need to succeed. Our conversations are real,
1:18.9	relatable, and most importantly, rooted in practicality. So if you're ready to transform your
1:24.7	conversations and elevate your negotiation skills, join me on Negotiate
1:29.1	Anything. Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you love to listen. Let's make
1:35.3	every conversation a winning negotiation. How would you just start off by telling the listeners
1:43.2	about yourself and what you do and your background?
1:46.7	My name is Gary Nessner, and I retired as the chief of the FBI's crisis negotiation unit.
1:53.7	I retired in 2003 after 30 years in the FBI, and 23 of those years was, I was a negotiator. And the last 10 years,
2:03.5	I was the chief negotiator. And in that capacity, you know, traveled around the United States
2:10.1	and the world, teaching negotiations and involved in quite a few major negotiation situations, both domestically and internationally, terrorism,
2:20.5	kidnappings, hijackings, prison riots, right-wing militia standoffs, and religious zealous
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