RESONATE
Professionals are often judged by how clearly and effectively they express ideas and influence others — but the real impact comes from how authentically they connect.
Welcome to RESONATE — the podcast where courageous communication leads to transformational influence. This isn’t about corporate speak. It’s about unlocking the magnetic power of authentic connection to create leaders people choose to follow, shift cultures, and inspire action.
Hosted by Shannon Jenkins — the storytelling strategist trusted by leaders at Nestlé, Nespresso, IMD, and Google — RESONATE has reached over 60,000 listeners through 152+ episodes featuring NYT best-selling authors & thought leaders who know that authenticity builds trust and storytelling is a superpower.
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RESONATE
Hostage Negotiator REVEALS How To Become An Inspiring & Impactful LEADER w/ George Kohlreiser
“I was held hostage myself four times”. I did not see this one coming!
On this episode of Starting Over we welcome the distinguished organizational & clinical psychologist and professor of leadership and organizational behavior at IMD Business School Switzerland, George Kohlrieser.
George is a thought leader focused on high performance leadership, high performance teamwork, conflict management, change management, dialogue and negotiation, and personal and professional development. He is also a police psychologist and hostage negotiator whose work has taken him to over 100 countries worldwide and has been featured in outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The Financial Times and Forbes.
If you want to become an inspiring and impactful leader then this episode is essential listening! Not only will you have wise and insightful tips, tactics and strategies, you’ll also hear touching personal stories and what indeed occurred when George was taken hostage not only once but four times!
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Timestamps:
06:38 Are there some types of people you CANNOT negotiate with?
10:23 What type of leader are you?
12:06 A HUGE mistake most leaders make
12:39 Survival mode to thriving: the role of unprocessed grief
19:58 "I was held hostage four times"
24:15 The two SIMPLE TACTICS hostage negotiators use
25:01 Is using FEAR an effective leadership strategy?
25:54 Stop saying: "What's wrong with you?!" Say THIS instead
28:44 What are the three qualities of an excellent leader
32:23 Want to be an ispiring leader? Ask yourself these questions
37:34 Being happy & positive is a CHOICE
39:08 How do you actually KNOW when you're being authentic?
46:35 How to open yourself emotionally when you don't know how
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Connect with Dr George Kohlrieser:
- Website
- The High Performance Leadership Program at IMD
- Books including Hostage At The Table
- The Kohlreiser Leadership Institute
Music by: Flood (Instrumental) by RYYZN https://soundcloud.com/ryyzn
