Эта книга о лидерских качествах и о том, чего можно добиться их обладателям. По собственному признанию автора, его интересы лежат где-то на границе менеджмента и клинической психологии, что напрямую отразилось на содержании книги.
Kets De Vries focuses much of his time on the "interior" condition of a leader & how it has been shape by different events & experiences in the past & present
This is one of the most insightful books on leadership I have read for some time. He broaches the subject of how this impacts a leader's ability to adapt to various organisational contexts, and even exposes why there is so little authenticity in some leaders.
He introduces CCRT (Core Conflictual Relationship Theme where he identifies a conflicting force to be managed by leaders (impulses and defences) / what’s visible and what is hidden
Other excellent themes Kets De Vries addresses include:
The mussel syndrome – where leaders become cemented in a place and resistant to change Dysfunctional patters in leadership – I particularly enjoyed his section on "transference" (where all current relationships are coloured by previous ones) The impact of narcissism and how every leader needs a ‘fool’ The Dilbert Phenomenon – resuscitating dead leaders Neurotic styles & organizations – and how to stop “rot at the top”
This is an outstanding book that I highly recommend.
A very strong book on leadership. Every aspect is described in short, specific words. Good chapters on values and personal abilities needed to be a real leader. 4Hs approach (Hope, Humanity, Humility, Humor) in my experience as a leader is the foundation of successful leadership. Thank you for the book.
I really found it difficult to rate this book as it was a difficult read that took me months. But the author eluded to that in his opening comments and his final remarks. He dissected leadership from clinical psychology fundamentals. It really all came together with a wonderful conclusion with a lot of truths and learnings which made the perseverance wort my while.
de eerste helft van het boek was goed, maar al bij al is het volledige boek wat te weinig vernieuwend, mist het wat structuur of een duidelijke leidraad