Vries, Manfred F.R. Kets de
Leaders, Fools and Impostors:Essays on the Psychology of Leadership
- ISBN 13:
- 9780595289622
- author:
- Vries, Manfred F.R. Kets de
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- iUniverse
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 162
- Dimensions:
- 157 mm X 232 mm
- Genre:
- Management & management techniques
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Leaders, Fools and Impostors: Essays on the Psychology of Leadership by Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries This insightful book challenges the idea that rationality is the key to effective leadership, instead revealing the complex psychological dynamics at play. Kets de Vries explores how leaders can fall prey to various psychological traps, including the tendency to act out the fantasies of their followers. Through a range of case studies and examples from business, history, literature, and the arts, Kets de Vries identifies distinct leader types, including the narcissist and the entrepreneur. He provides a nuanced understanding of the leader-follower dynamic, and offers practical insights for leaders seeking to transform themselves. By examining the psychological motivations and behaviors of successful and failed leaders, Kets de Vries provides a valuable framework for understanding the complexities of organizational functioning.
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