The Daily Perils of Executive Life by Manfred F. R. Kets de V... - 9783030917623

Name: The Daily Perils of Executive Life by Manfred F. R. Kets de V... - 9783030917623
Brand: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The Daily Perils of Executive LifeHow to Survive When Dancing on Quicksand\nAuthor(s): Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Switzerland\nImprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG\nISBN-13: 9783030917623, 978-3030917623\nSynopsis\nDuring a period of enforced solitude during the Covid-19 pandemic, Manfred Kets de Vries became introspective, reflective, and considered how executives could emerge from unprecedented global events. The result is a collection of 23 thought-provoking and focused chapters to help executives take stock and re-evaluate their path during a time of uncertainty.\n\nBeginning with essays on Managing Self, Kets de Vries starts with peoples search for meaning and how we can deal with this important question. Given our need for meaning, the question of human energy is discussed. What gives executives energy? What makes them feel alive? How best to use this energy? Several essays in this section deal with the effects .