Table of Contents

Foreword ix
Joe W. Forehand

Preface xiii

1 Are You Being Held Hostage Without Knowing It? 1

2 Finding Freedom Through Your Mind’s Eye 19

3 The Potential of the Bonding Cycle 37

4 The Strength of a Secure Base 66

5 The Art of Conflict Management 99

6 Effective Dialogue 123

7 The Power of Negotiation 149

8 Mastering Our Emotions 176

9 Living with a Hostage-Free State of Mind 204

Notes 225

Acknowledgments 235

The Author 239

Index 241

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.

Reviews

"interesting and convincing" (Ascot News, December 2006) "Read this book…" (Reading Chronicle, December 2006)