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Unbound Tool #13: The Person Effect – Leading Through Connection, Not Control with George Kohlrieser
Bonus Episode24th July 2025 • Unbound | Conversations Without Limits • Stephen McDonnell
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Hostage negotiator, clinical psychologist, and leadership expert, George Kohlrieser, explains the ‘Person Effect’, the emotional impact we have on others through our presence, mostly communicated non-verbally. Some people naturally inspire trust, while others create distance. Find out how effective leadership goes beyond rapport to true emotional bonding, which many avoid due to past pain. When bonding leads to hurt, the brain learns to protect itself by pulling away from connection.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.liveunbound.com/podcasts/31-george-kohlrieser-applying-hostage-negotiation-tactics-in-leadership

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