Hostage at the Table

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.