Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries - The Leader on the Couch (2006)

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CEOS who are neurotic impostors are also likely to become addicted to consulting companies.

Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries

Despite the proven benefits of emotional intelligence, organizational life has typically been hostile to the inner world of feeling. Rationality is deemed superior to feeling, which can contaminate judgment. But without feeling there is no passion, and no action.

Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries

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