Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries Poradie kníh

Manfred Kets de Vries wears many “hats,”—psychoanalyst, executive coach, consultant, management educator, researcher, writer—but he has noticed that whichever hat he is wearing, every question he is asked boils down to one thing: “How can I live a well-lived life?”

The unprecedented challenges of our time—a global pandemic, climate disruption, and economic instability—demand leadership rooted in a deep awareness of our interconnectedness and the existential stakes we face. This work frames leadership dilemmas through the lens of the Ouroboros, the mythic snake that destroys parts of itself for renewal. Today's leaders must navigate a dynamic, uncertain environment with the ability to reflect, adapt, and let go of ineffective practices while creating sustainable solutions. Drawing on decades of psychoanalytic training and the systems-psychodynamic method, Kets de Vries examines the pandemic's effects through the lens of the seven deadly sins, exploring themes of shame, evil, charisma, and procrastination. He delves into the inner workings of white-collar criminals and the ultra-wealthy, discussing the role of magic in management and the paradox of koans as catalysts for change. He outlines a path for organizational transformation, referencing the self-renewing process of the Ouroboros, and introduces his 7C sequence: Context, Confrontation, Clarification, Crystallization, Cascading, Consolidation, and Continuity. This framework is illustrated through the journey of a troubled CEO, accompanied by practical advice from an experienced executive consultant. Kets de Vries emphasizes that authentic leadership is only meaningful when driven by a commitment to serve as a force for good.

"In these most turbulent of times when enlightened leadership is needed more than ever, relying simply on knowledge, data and information as the sources for our decisions can only direct us toward solutions too superficial to solve the problems before us. We must look instead to ground our leadership in a deeper and more subtle form of discernment--wisdom. As a pioneering practitioner and educator in the field of clinical and psychodynamic-systemic executive coaching, Kets de Vries is in a unique position to shed light on this path. His compact, reflective volume begins with three chapters that lay the foundation for our understanding of wisdom and our grasping of what he calls the 'wisdom equation'. These chapters are followed by eight lessons on wisdom, each focusing on a particular aspect of wisdom or on developing a related skill. Woven throughout are anecdotes and tales from various spiritual and cultural traditions that enrich and give deeper significance to his argument. This small volume serves as an invitation to explore the importance of wisdom as a foundational principle in our lives and a powerful vehicle for generating the kind of reflective leaders most needed in our troubled world."-- Provided by publisher

Also touching upon mental health issues and how organizations should deal with this, this section gives a deep insight into the leadership issues that we now face in what might be termed 'the new normal.'Finally, Kets de Vries places societal issues under the microscope.

The rise of populist movements and their often dangerous leaders raises critical questions about the conditions fostering such developments. This collection of essays delves into the deeper dynamics between leaders and followers, utilizing insights from psychoanalytic, developmental, neuroscience, and evolutionary psychology to uncover the pathological relationships that underpin these movements. The author employs a unique analytical style, drawing on myths, fairy tales, irony, and metaphor to illuminate his findings and provoke new insights. Effective leaders unite and uplift their followers, embodying values and setting a moral tone. However, when this moral compass is absent or distorted, leadership can become perilous. History has shown the catastrophic consequences of unchecked, unhinged leaders. Understanding the factors that enable such leaders is now a moral imperative. Through engaging and thought-provoking narratives, this work equips readers to confront this challenge. The author is a Distinguished Professor of Leadership Development and Organizational Change at INSEAD, founder of its Global Leadership Centre, and has directed numerous top management programs. He is recognized as a leading management thinker, with a vast array of publications and accolades, including honorary doctorates and fellowships in prestigious organizations.

Instead, Kets de Vries shows that our life is enriched, and our ability to make meaning and find happiness is increased, when we acknowledge the inevitable price we have to pay for knowing our own mind and understanding our inevitable end.

As a psychoanalyst and leadership professor let loose in the world of renowned global organizations-as a passionate educator and scholar, or just a human being at the receiving end of heart-rending emails-he examines the pitfalls of leadership and the challenges for the professionals who work with senior executives in today's AI-focused world.

Bringing together cases written by experienced leadership and executive coaches from all over the world, this project explores the most demanding and challenging situations they have faced in their professional practices. By analysing and reflecting on the real life case studies the authors show how to deal with these situations in daily life.

Looks at entrepreneurship, the pathology of leadership, and the personality of the leader.

Intended for senior executives, this book reveals how our hidden personalities, largely hard-wired since early childhood, affect the way we lead and manage others.