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Hostage at the Table

How Leaders Can Overcome Conflict, Influence Others, and Raise Performance
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Hostage at the Table by George Kohlrieser explores how negotiation techniques can transform leadership skills and foster successful personal and professional relationships. The author, drawing from his experiences as a hostage negotiator, delves into psychological insights and offers strategies to resolve conflict, communicate effectively, and influence others positively. The book provides practical advice and frameworks to empower leaders in dynamic and high-stakes environments.
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Format: Hardback
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In this insightful book by George Kohlrieser, you might find enjoyment if you're intrigued by the psychological elements of leadership and conflict resolution. It delves into how negotiation skills learnt from a hostage negotiator can be effectively applied in business and personal interactions, making it a fascinating read for entrepreneurs and leaders seeking to enhance their communication strategies.

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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.

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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 mind-set in their companies.

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Hostage at the Table by George Kohlrieser is lauded as both interesting and convincing, capturing the attention of readers with its compelling insights. It is recommended as a worthwhile read that deepens understanding in the realm of negotiation and conflict resolution within the business and entrepreneurship sector.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780787983840

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 June 2006

Country: United States

Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Joe W. Forehand

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 272

About the Author

GEORGE KOHLRIESER is an organizational and clinical psychologist. He is professor of leadership and organizational behavior at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) and a consultant to global organizations around the world.

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