11 Enemies of a Leader: Behavior Models That Can Ruin a Career and a Business

"Everything is poison, everything is medicine," said Paracelsus. This book is about how our most striking virtues turn into critical flaws. It is dedicated to destructors - the strengths of a leader that have gone out of control. Each of... these qualities is useful to some extent, and sometimes even necessary for success. However, in stressful situations, they can uncontrollably gain strength, seriously undermining a leader's effectiveness and sometimes leading to catastrophic consequences. Examples of destructors can include attention to detail that reaches perfectionism or self-confidence that turns into arrogance. The book describes in detail the eleven most common destructors, provides numerous real-life examples, offers self-diagnosis tools, and a wealth of practical advice and recommendations. At the same time, the book is by no means a "manual for self-reproach and self-flagellation" - on the contrary, it is imbued with optimism and deep respect for the uniqueness of each personality. It is a guide that will lead you to the bright side of strength.