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Dont be a hostage create trust and foster a positive mindset
DON’T BE A HOSTAGE
Create trust and foster a positive mindset
As a former hostage negotiator, George has seen first-hand the pain and agony that victims endure at the hands of their hostage takers. Hopefully you have never been in this physical situation. In the world of business, you can be a hostage without a weapon. There are people who are hostage to their fears, guilt, regrets, self-doubts, the actions of others, the past, or even themselves.
By openly facing conflict, we can effectively progress through the most difficult business challenges. The proven techniques of hostage negotiation result in a 95% success rate. George uses these very same techniques in any personal or business relationship so you are never a hostage to anyone, anything, or even to yourself. This enables you to lead with your full potential.
Here is advice on how to do this.
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How to Turn Loss into Inspiration
Everybody goes through losses, big and small: the loss of a job, a home, or even a loved one. Will you allow a loss to hold you “hostage” and limit you in your future endeavors, by focusing on regret, guilt or unresolved grief? Or will the experience of loss enable you to find a new identity or goal, re-connect with people and enjoy life again? In this TedxLausanne talk, George addresses how you can not only get over each loss, but draw new inspiration from it by rewiring your brain to “play to win”.
Focus on the Mind’s Eye
You don’t have to like someone to form a bond with them. Here are thoughts on how to do this.
Leadership: A Master Class
“One of the biggest failures of leaders is that they don’t take time to form bonds.” George makes this point in an interview with Daniel Goleman.
Dr. George Kohlrieser on Learning to Lead Yourself
In this video, George shares some incredible stories of individuals who persevered despite very difficult circumstances. These are inspiring people who refused to be hostages to their situations.
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George Kohlrieser is simply one of the best speakers worldwide on the topics of Leadership and Conflict Management. He consistently gets a standing ovation.
JOSÉ SALIBI NETO
Co-founder and chief knowledge officer, hsm brazil
George is a world class master teacher and speaker. He has a rare ability to inspire and lead, bringing excitement, passion, wit, and humanity to any audience he addresses. He brings together the uncommon combination of a scholarly temperament and a vibrant imagination, with a commitment to excellence. There is real electricity around him.
PETER JAMES MEYERS
President, stand & deliver group and author, as we speak: how to make your point and have it stick
George Kohlrieser makes a deep and holistic impact on leaders and organisations. He always receives outstanding feedback; his authenthicity, knowledge, commitment, and powerful delivery will inspire even the most experienced and challenging group!
ANNA STORBACKA-ERIKSSON
Managing Director, CSA Celebrity Speakers Nordic
George engages and communicates in a way that changes your personal beliefs and how you deal with other people, giving you renewed energy, passion, and positive thoughts about others. Listening to him speak leaves you with a clear vision that no personal challenge is insurmountable.
KRIS KLEIST
European Professional Development Leader for Global Business Services, IBM
George Kohlrieser brings leadership education to a whole new level. He has a rare ability to profoundly change participants’ mindsets by inspiring them to successfully lead in times of ambiguity, uncertainty, and change.
MICHAEL ADALLA
United Nations Institute for Training and Research
George is one a kind. I have read books by many leadership experts. George is the only one whose teachings and stories speak to the heart and inspire me to be a leader just by being ME.
NINEZ PIEZAS-JERBI
World Trade Organization
“George Kohlrieser is simply one of the best speakers worldwide on the topics of Leadership and Conflict Management. He consistently gets a standing ovation.”
«George is a world class master teacher and speaker. He has a rare ability to inspire and lead, bringing excitement, passion, wit, and humanity to any audience he addresses. He brings together the uncommon combination of a scholarly temperament and a vibrant imagination, with a commitment to excellence. There is real electricity around him.»
“George Kohlrieser makes a deep and holistic impact on leaders and organisations. He always receives outstanding feedback; his authenthicity, knowledge, commitment, and powerful delivery will inspire even the most experienced and challenging group!”
«George engages and communicates in a way that changes your personal beliefs and how you deal with other people, giving you renewed energy, passion, and positive thoughts about others. Listening to him speak leaves you with a clear vision that no personal challenge is insurmountable.»
«George Kohlrieser brings leadership education to a whole new level. He has a rare ability to profoundly change participants’ mindsets by inspiring them to successfully lead in times of ambiguity, uncertainty, and change.»
«George is one a kind. I have read books by many leadership experts. George is the only one whose teachings and stories speak to the heart and inspire me to be a leader just by being ME. «