Between the continued rise of remote-first workforces, economic uncertainty and geopolitical disruption, strong leadership, both in and out of the workplace, has never been more critical.
In the modern working world, leaders must develop the skills to master themselves, build trust and buy-in from their teams and act as a secure base – a source of comfort, security and protection – for those around them.
Hostage at the Table, out now, offers a new model for leadership, drawing on the combined expertise of George and Andrew Kohlrieser, who between them bring decades of experience in hostage negotiation, clinical psychology and conflict resolution, to offer invaluable insights to leaders.
Leveraging techniques shaped and refined over decades of high-stakes hostage negotiations and working with some of the world’s most successful businesses, Hostage at the Table explores what makes us effective leaders and bonds teams together. It helps readers unlock the power to influence others and instigate positive change – even in the most high-pressure situations.
The book, full of invaluable tips, insights and advice, offers readers a step-by-step guide to:
- Hone your negotiation skills
- Resolve workplace conflicts
- Forge trust as a leader
- Form close bonds
- Build and successfully lead high-performance teams
The authors of Hostage at the Table, George and Andrew Kohlrieser, both have extensive shared credentials in conflict resolution and leadership. George Kohlrieser is a former professional hostage negotiator, clinical psychologist and current Program Director of High Performance Leadership – the International Institute of Management Development (IMD)’s most successful leadership offering. Andrew Kohlrieser is the President of the Kohlrieser Leadership Institute and a former policy advisor on Capitol Hill.
Overall, packed with highly practical, actionable advice to enhance your personal and professional leadership skills, Hostage at the Table a must-read for managers, senior leaders and entrepreneurs alike.
Hostage at the Table by George Kohlrieser and Andrew Kohlrieser is out now, published by Wiley
