Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries > Quotes

“Restructuring is a favorite tactic of antisocials who have reached a senior position in an organization. The chaos that results is an ideal smokescreen for dysfunctional leadership. Failure at the top goes unnoticed, while the process of restructuring creates the illusion of a strong, creative hand on the helm.”
― Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries, The Leader on the Couch: A Clinical Approach to Changing People and Organizations

“Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend—or a meaningful day. Dalai Lama”
― Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries, Sex, Money, Happiness, and Death: The Quest for Authenticity

“Watch your words; they become your actions. Watch your actions; they become your habits. Watch your habits; they become your character. Watch your character; it will become your destiny. And that’s not always good:”
― Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries, The Leader on the Couch: A Clinical Approach to Changing People and Organizations

“CEOS who are neurotic impostors are also likely to become addicted to consulting companies.”
― Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries, The Leader on the Couch: A Clinical Approach to Changing People and Organizations