Leading from the Inside Out: How Self-Knowledge Transforms Leadership
Language: English
Published by Routledge, 2026
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- Title
- Leading from the Inside Out: How Self-Knowledge Transforms Leadership
- Author
- Kets De Vries, Manfred F. R.
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1041278438
- ISBN 13
- 9781041278436
Rather than adding to the noise of quick‑fix leadership solutions, Leading from the Inside Out invites you to pause, reflect, and discover the profound impact of self-aware leadership.
Written with the warmth and wisdom of a trusted mentor, this book challenges organizational leaders and managers to look inward before leading outward. Through engaging personal stories, real‑world case studies, and moments of unexpected humor, you will explore how reflective leadership becomes your most powerful tool for navigating uncertainty and complexity. Authored by Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries, this book draws on his decades of groundbreaking work in executive coaching and psychoanalysis and reveals how the most effective leaders aren’t those with all the answers, but those who are willing to ask the deeper questions. Here, you’ll discover practical insights into understanding your own leadership patterns, recognizing the unconscious dynamics within your organization, and creating space for authentic decision‑making in high‑pressure environments.
This isn’t another leadership manual filled with frameworks and formulas. Instead, it’s an honest conversation about the human side of leadership―the doubts, breakthroughs, and the ongoing journey of becoming a more conscious leader. Whether you are a seasoned executive, emerging manager, or someone seeking to lead with greater authenticity and impact, this book offers the reflective tools needed to thrive in our complex world.
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About the Author
Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries is Distinguished Clinical Professor of Leadership Development and Organizational Change at INSEAD and the founder of its Executive Master Program in Change Management. He offers a distinctive perspective on the interconnected worlds of psychotherapy, organizational behavior, leadership, executive coaching, and consulting. Publications such as The Financial Times, The Economist, Le Capital, and Wirtschaftswoche have recognized him as one of the world’s foremost management thinkers. His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including the International Leadership Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award―the first awarded to a non-US recipient. He has also received the American Psychological Association’s Harry and Miriam Levinson Award, the Freud Memorial Award, the Vision of Excellence Award from the Harvard Institute of Coaching, and honorary doctorates from four universities.
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