Hostage at the Table

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 and distinguished leadership professor George Kohlrieser, along with his son Andrew Kohlrieser, an experienced leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution consultant, deliver an incisive and practical discussion on using proven psychological techniques from 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 obstacles that hinder the resolution of 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. Additionally, you'll explore how to identify where you are holding yourself hostage in your life and learn how to reclaim your agency to move towards a more empowered future.

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