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Author:   Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Edition:   1st ed. 2023
Weight:   0.369kg
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9783031046988

ISBN 10:   3031046986
Pages:   167
Publication Date:   11 October 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Introduction: Dancing with the Ouroboros • Discusses the etymological origins and symbolism of the ouroboros. • Aligns the transformation and renewal seen in the ouroboros to psychological theory, referring in particular to the concept of “twice borns.” • Shares his own drive to reinvent himself professionally throughout his life. • Discusses his own life’s goal to create stronger, more ethical leaders who are willing to engage in the kind of renewal suggested by the ouroboros. • Reviews the main themes of the chapters to follow.   Chapter 1: Covid and the Seven Deadly Sins • Explores the seven deadly sins in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and Issues related to leadership and work life. • Discusses how leadership might be reimagined post-pandemic, looking at the female leadership during the pandemic and the seven virtues.   Chapter 2: Is There Banality in Evil? • Examines the origins of evil from a psychological perspective, asking what makes a person, action and even organization ‘evil.’ • Analyses obedience to authority and its relationship to evil acts. • Discusses group dynamics and the famous Milgram and Zimbardo studies. • Examines how we can prevent evil and looks at early childhood development.   Chapter 3: The Psychology of White-Collar Criminals • Analyses the psychological factors behind white-collar crime. • Looks at the Fraud Triangle and the Fraud Diamond as tools to examine the factors and conditions that can put people and organisations at greater risk for committing this type of crime. • Examines ways to prevent white-collar crime, with special focus on organisational culture and leadership development.   Chapter 4: The Dance Macabre of Shame • Offers a psychological inquiry into the profound impact shame can have on people. • This chapter is framed by a story of an HR executive who seeks to understand the destructive perfectionism of one of her sales directors. • Explains the differences between shame and guilt and provides both an evolutionary and psychological perspective on shame. • Provides a step-by-step protocol for overcoming shame.   Chapter 5: Catching the Thief of Time: The Perils of Procrastination • Analyzes the “thief of time”—procrastination—from a psychological perspective • Offers actional steps to help turn around procrastination and become more productive.   Chapter 6: The inner theatre of the super-rich • Provides a psychological examination of the super-rich, breaking their inner world down in terms of ten behavioral themes. • Considers whether the super-rich are afflicted by the so-called “Dark Dyad” of narcissism and psychopathology. • Concludes with a discussion of wealth management and the new move by the super-rich to participate in efforts like the “Giving Pledge” and other more ambitious forms of philanthropy.   Chapter 7: The Hell with Charisma • Discusses the dark side of charisma in light of recent political leaders and populist movements. • Examines the psychological components at work, including charisma and transference. • Looks at Plato’s model of philosopher-kings and the need to revitalize civil education.   Chapter 8: Transformation Challenges • Presents a step-by-step guide to a transformation challenge in an organization, utilizing the 7C sequence. • The process is framed within the story of a newly appointed CEO who needs to launch such a transformation and seeks the advice of a consultant. • The 7C sequence is explained within the context of the ouroboros dynamic. • Touches on key issues in the transformation such as altering the company’s reward structure and the need to create small wins.   Chapter 9: Creating Emotionally Intelligent Organizations • Here the same consultant from Chapter 8 reappears to guide an overly left-brain oriented founder to move toward in creating a more emotionally intelligent organization. • Discusses the benefits of emotionally intelligent organizations, including increased self-     awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management. • Provides a specific, step-by-step approach to instilling a more emotionally intelligent organization described as authentizotic.   Chapter 10: Magic and Management • Discusses the allure of astrology and pseudoscience, against the backdrop of the human need to manage uncertainty. • Analyzes the darker side to these approaches from a psychological point of view, particularly as it pertains to management. • Concludes with a discussion of how one can adopt a more empowering way to manage and make critical decisions in life.   Chapter 11: Koans as Agents of Changes • Introduces the basics of Buddhist koan practices, giving examples. • Discusses the parallels between koan work and the psychoanalytic method. • Gives examples of how koan-like interventions can help jolt the awareness of leaders and organisations.   Concluding Comments • Reiterates and expands on the significance of undertaking the journey towards transformation and authenticity—a journey that is often the hallmark of those who come to lead effectively and ethically. • Analyses the classical image of the phoenix, the immortal bird who is reborn wiser and stronger from the ashes of its predecessor. • Looks to the Old Testament story of Jacob wrestling with the angel as a symbolic example of this journey toward authenticity. • Discusses the important of creative destruction – a central element of the symbolism seen in the phoenix, story of Jacob and the ouroboros.

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Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries is the Distinguished Professor of Leadership Development and Organizational Change at INSEAD, Program Director of INSEAD’s top management program, “The Challenge of Leadership: Developing Your Emotional Intelligence” and the Founder of INSEAD Executive Master’s program in Change Management. He is also the Founder-Chairman of the Kets de Vries Institute (KDVI), a boutique leadership development consulting firm.The Financial Times, Le Capital, Wirtschaftswoche, Harvard Business Review, El Pais and the Economist have rated him among the world’s leading management thinkers. As a global consultant in executive leadership development, his clients have included many of the most important global organizations. He is the author of more than fifty books and hundreds of articles, the recipient of numerous awards, including three honorary doctorates. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Management.

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