Imagine walking into an argument feeling calm, in control, and knowing exactly what to say.
That’s not fantasy. That’s the science of hostage negotiation—and now it’s yours.
In Defuse the Bomb, lawyer and persuasion expert Joseph Plazo reveals the same psychological tactics elite FBI negotiators use in life-or-death standoffs—adapted for boardrooms, bedrooms, and everything in between.
Whether you’re facing a furious boss, a stubborn teenager, or a client ready to walk, this book arms you with tools to disarm conflict, win trust, and turn high-pressure situations into breakthroughs.
Inside, you’ll discover how to:Stay calm under fire using the Stoic Pause that short-circuits emotional hijacks.
Crack the code of conflict with Tactical Empathy—the “Trojan Horse” of influence.
Use the Jedi Mind Trick of Mirroring to make people open up and reveal hidden truths.
Turn rejection into opportunity with the surprising power of “No.”
Buy yourself precious time (and information) with calibrated questions that bend reality.
Transform fights into trust-building moments—at work, at home, even with strangers.
Joseph doesn’t just teach these skills—he’s lived them. From calming explosive boardroom standoffs to persuading a five-year-old that broccoli is “dinosaur food,” he shows that negotiation isn’t about winning arguments—it’s about unlocking collaboration.
“This is the book that makes you bulletproof in conflict. Read it, and you’ll never walk into a tough conversation unarmed again.”
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Imagine walking into an argument feeling calm, in control, and knowing exactly what to say.That's not fantasy. That's the science of hostage negotiation-and now it's yours.In Defuse the Bomb, lawyer and persuasion expert Joseph Plazo reveals the same psychological tactics elite FBI negotiators use in life-or-death standoffs-adapted for boardrooms, bedrooms, and everything in between.Whether you're facing a furious boss, a stubborn teenager, or a client ready to walk, this book arms you with tools to disarm conflict, win trust, and turn high-pressure situations into breakthroughs.Inside, you'll discover how to: Stay calm under fire using the Stoic Pause that short-circuits emotional hijacks.Crack the code of conflict with Tactical Empathy-the "Trojan Horse" of influence.Use the Jedi Mind Trick of Mirroring to make people open up and reveal hidden truths.Turn rejection into opportunity with the surprising power of "No."Buy yourself precious time (and information) with calibrated questions that bend reality.Transform fights into trust-building moments-at work, at home, even with strangers.Joseph doesn't just teach these skills-he's lived them. From calming explosive boardroom standoffs to persuading a five-year-old that broccoli is "dinosaur food," he shows that negotiation isn't about winning arguments-it's about unlocking collaboration."This is the book that makes you bulletproof in conflict. Read it, and you'll never walk into a tough conversation unarmed again." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798299237290
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Imagine walking into an argument feeling calm, in control, and knowing exactly what to say.That's not fantasy. That's the science of hostage negotiation-and now it's yours.In Defuse the Bomb, lawyer and persuasion expert Joseph Plazo reveals the same psychological tactics elite FBI negotiators use in life-or-death standoffs-adapted for boardrooms, bedrooms, and everything in between.Whether you're facing a furious boss, a stubborn teenager, or a client ready to walk, this book arms you with tools to disarm conflict, win trust, and turn high-pressure situations into breakthroughs.Inside, you'll discover how to: Stay calm under fire using the Stoic Pause that short-circuits emotional hijacks.Crack the code of conflict with Tactical Empathy-the "Trojan Horse" of influence.Use the Jedi Mind Trick of Mirroring to make people open up and reveal hidden truths.Turn rejection into opportunity with the surprising power of "No."Buy yourself precious time (and information) with calibrated questions that bend reality.Transform fights into trust-building moments-at work, at home, even with strangers.Joseph doesn't just teach these skills-he's lived them. From calming explosive boardroom standoffs to persuading a five-year-old that broccoli is "dinosaur food," he shows that negotiation isn't about winning arguments-it's about unlocking collaboration."This is the book that makes you bulletproof in conflict. Read it, and you'll never walk into a tough conversation unarmed again." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798299237290
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