Biography

Tahl Raz is a bestselling author who writes and lectures widely on the big ideas in business, technology and the social sciences that are transforming the way we work and live. His New York Times bestsellers include: Never Eat Alone, considered the seminal text on modern-day networking; Never Split The Difference, which takes you inside the world of high-stakes international kidnapping to reveal the FBI’s secrets of negotiation; and, The CEO Next Door, a decade-long analysis of the world’s most coveted leadership database (cover story in the May-June 2017 issue of Harvard Business Review).Tahl’s works have been translated into over 40 languages and appeared in over 100 publications.

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10 Secrets of a Master Networker

The rules for becoming a world-class connector and building a powerful network.

Negotiate Like the FBI

Expanding on his work with the former lead hostage negotiator for the FBI, the speech takes you inside the world of high-stakes international kidnapping and criminality to reveal how, through trial and error, the FBI developed an entirely new field-tested system of strategies and tactics that’s been proven radically more effective than the old approaches — whether in the boardroom, on a sales call, or even at home.

Storytelling and the Art of Behavior Change

How to build and present a compelling narrative for pitching products, services and ideas

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How to use storytelling as a leadership tool to captivate and inspire

The 4 Behaviors that Transform Ordinary People into World-Class Leaders

The four essential behaviors that help CEOs win the top job and thrive once they get it. Here is the foundation for how anyone can become a star at work. Based on a decade-long analysis of the world’s most coveted leadership database, and revealed in the bestselling book The CEO Next Door, these are the real, data-backed insights essential to anyone who aspires to accelerate their career trajectory.

Imagine it Forward: Courage, Creativity, and the Power of Change

Being “change ready” calls for the courage to defy convention, the resilience to overcome doubts, and the savvy to know when to go around corporate gatekeepers to reinvent what is possible.

Booksby Tahl Raz

Never Eat Alone

Never Split The Difference

The CEO Next Door

Imagine It Foward

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Blog Posts

Negotiation Questions Every Event Professional Should Ask Before Walking Into Any Deal

Master negotiation questions with keynote speaker Alexandra Carter that transform anxiety into confidence whenever you're seeking better deals.

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Limits Become Leverage When You Change Your Story with Torsten Gross

Transform your limits into leverage with insights from quadriplegic race car driver Torsten Gross on resilience and redefining possible.

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Change That Sticks Beyond the Stage

Change keynote speakers who transform stage inspiration into lasting transformation through clear processes and sustainable habits.

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From Resilience to Breakthrough Moments with Olympic Athlete Johnny Quinn

Learn resilience strategies from Olympic athlete Johnny Quinn to turn setbacks into breakthroughs and push through barriers in your career.

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Why Self-Awareness Is Your Secret Weapon for Authentic Relationships

Relationships thrive when self-awareness guides connection. Learn how event professionals can build stronger bridges through empathy and reflection.

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Event Planning AI Revolution Transforms How Professionals Create Seamless Experiences

AI keynote speaker Kate O'Neill share event planning strategies that can help professionals streamline workflows while preserving human connection.

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