George Kohlrieser, a psychologist with extensive clinical and police experience, a former hostage negotiator, and now a professor at IMD Business School and a leadership and management consultant, is confident that sooner or later everyone we become a hostage. “To be a hostage,” according to Kohlrieser, means to feel unfree, trapped. We often become hostage to our bosses, colleagues and even family members when we act in accordance with their expectations, but to our detriment. Sometimes we unknowingly become hostages of our own thoughts, which do not allow us to fully realize our potential and enjoy life. Kohlrieser's book is surprisingly deep and multifaceted, like its author. It is at once a textbook on personality psychology, practical advice on how to negotiate and resolve conflicts, and a guide to business leadership. Every thinking reader will find something of his own in it. The book was also published under the title “Save the Hostage. How to manage emotions, influence people and resolve conflicts. Practical advice from an experienced negotiator.”