Management in the Mirror

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Summary: Truth and Consequences for Corporate Success
Review: Have you ever had a feeling that the "Big Boss" must be crazy? How about the occasional thought that a prominent corporate leader has lost perspective and become totally paranoid or mega maniacal? This book addresses the sensitive issue of mental and emotional balance of those who have achieved "eminence" in a business setting. With relentless clarity, Professor Schell provides overwhelming empirical evidence that suggests that the stresses that one must endure to reach and maintain a position at the top of the corporate ladder often leave our leaders imbalanced and dangerously unhealthy.

Dr. Schell describes in detail the specific personality traits and behavioral profiles that tend to correlate with those who rise to the top of corporations. She teaches us the difference between those who do so while maintaining a balanced, healthy, "self-healing" outlook vs. those who become dysfunctional and toxic. She explores narcissism, manic-depression, and other types of mood disorders that occur with frightening frequency in business leaders at the highest levels of very proinent companies. With dozens of real-life examples, she shows us how these problems surface and take a toll on organizations, the leaders themselves and the families that support them.

This book is a must read for academicians and practitioners alike. As an executive coach, I find the material invaluable as I attempt to steer my clients away from dangers and pitfalls associated with their very success. With this book, Dr. Schell has created an invaluable reference tool for my executive management library.

Rating:
Summary: Truth and Consequences for Corporate Success
Review: Have you ever had a feeling that the "Big Boss" must be crazy? How about the occasional thought that a prominent corporate leader has lost perspective and become totally paranoid or mega maniacal? This book addresses the sensitive issue of mental and emotional balance of those who have achieved "eminence" in a business setting. With relentless clarity, Professor Schell provides overwhelming empirical evidence that suggests that the stresses that one must endure to reach and maintain a position at the top of the corporate ladder often leave our leaders imbalanced and dangerously unhealthy.

Dr. Schell describes in detail the specific personality traits and behavioral profiles that tend to correlate with those who rise to the top of corporations. She teaches us the difference between those who do so while maintaining a balanced, healthy, "self-healing" outlook vs. those who become dysfunctional and toxic. She explores narcissism, manic-depression, and other types of mood disorders that occur with frightening frequency in business leaders at the highest levels of very proinent companies. With dozens of real-life examples, she shows us how these problems surface and take a toll on organizations, the leaders themselves and the families that support them.

This book is a must read for academicians and practitioners alike. As an executive coach, I find the material invaluable as I attempt to steer my clients away from dangers and pitfalls associated with their very success. With this book, Dr. Schell has created an invaluable reference tool for my executive management library.