Hostage at the Table - 2nd Edition by George Kohlrieser & Andrew Kohlrieser (Hardcover)

About the Book

"George Kohlrieser an international leadership professor, consultant, and veteran hostage negotiator explains that it is only by openly facing conflict that we can truly progress through the most difficult business challenges. In this provocative book, he reveals how the proven techniques and psychological insights used in hostage negotiation can be applied successfully to any personal or business relationship. Step by step, he outlines the seven key factors that anyone can use to remove the blocks that stand in the way of resolving tough problems and shows how business leaders, in particular, can develop and access the skills they need to create trust and a positive mindset in their companies"--

Book Synopsis

Discover how to boldly lead, address conflict and inspire others in your business and personal life

In the newly revised second edition of Hostage at the Table: How Leaders Can Overcome Conflict, Influence Others and Raise Performance, clinical psychologist, distinguished leadership professor, and veteran hostage negotiator George Kohlrieser comes together with his son Andrew Kohlrieser, an experienced leadership, negotiation and conflict resolution consultant, to deliver another incisive and practical discussion of how to use the proven psychological techniques used in hostage negotiations to enhance your leadership skills both professionally and personally. Step-by-step, the authors explain the seven key factors that anyone can use to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of resolving interpersonal, business and leadership issues.

You'll:

● Discover proven techniques for interpersonal and business conflict management

● Become a secure base for your team, establish trust, and learn how to bond with anyone

● Explore how to identify where you are holding yourself hostage in your life and learn how to reclaim your agency and move toward a more empowered future

A fascinating and hands-on presentation of how to take the lessons drawn from tense, high-stakes hostage situations and apply them to the interpersonal and leadership problems you face every day, Hostage at the Table is a must-read resource for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders seeking the latest research, the most engrossing real-world negotiation examples, and the most effective solutions.

From the Back Cover

BOLDLY LEAD, ADDRESS CONFLICT, AND INSPIRE OTHERS IN BUSINESS AND IN LIFE

Hostage at the Table: How Leaders Can Overcome Conflict, Influence Others and Raise Performance is a fascinating and hands-on discussion of how to improve your ability to manage and resolve conflict, negotiate agreement, and lead others. Veteran hostage negotiator and clinical psychologist George Kohlrieser, Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior at IMD, and Andrew Kohlrieser--an experienced leadership, negotiation and conflict resolution consultant--explain how the lessons they've learned from high-stakes hostage negotiations and business conflicts can enhance your personal and professional leadership skills.

The authors guide you step-by-step through seven critical aspects of resolving the interpersonal, business, and leadership issues most likely to arise in business and in life. They offer proven techniques for business and interpersonal conflict management and resolution. You'll also learn how to become a foundational element of your team, establishing trust, and learning how to bond with anyone.

Hostage at the Table is perfect for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, founders, and other leaders seeking a practical guide that will have an immediate impact on your ability to lead, inspire, and connect with others.

The first edition of Hostage at the Table: How Leaders Can Overcome Conflict, Influence Others and Raise Performance was an international bestseller, winning the 'Best Business Book Award 2007' from DCF (the French Association of Business Leaders) and 'Best Management Book 2008' in Germany from Managementbuch.de.

About the Author

GEORGE KOHLRIESER is an organizational and clinical psychologist who has also worked as a police psychologist and hostage negotiator. He is a Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior at the International Institute for Management Development and the Director of its High-Performance Leadership program.

ANDREW KOHLRIESER is the CEO and President of the Kohlrieser Leadership Institute, and a former United States Congressional policy advisor and legislative correspondent. He specializes in conflict resolution, high impact communication, and leading negotiations. As co-founder and CEO of the Kohlrieser Leadership Institute, Andrew works closely with international companies to implement the Secure-Base Leadership concepts. He has also taught at International Institute for Management Development (IMD Business School) in Lausanne, Switzerland and China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) in Shanghai, China.Using his experience in politics and working with executives in driving cultural transformation, Andrew helps leaders gain practical insights on how using various leadership styles and communication approaches can lead to significantly different outcomes.