“ They come to my courses, usually they want to be better leaders. They want to have better and more effective teams. They want to change the corporate culture, but in the end they talk about their mothers, their fathers, their spouses, their children, their life.”
In this episode, I talk to Manfred Kets de Vries; executive coach, psychoanalyst, and Distinguished Clinical Professor of Leadership Development and Organizational Change at INSEAD.
You’ll hear Manfred discuss the human condition, how to bring up the best in people and in yourself, what it takes to be a good and fulfilled leader, and the benefits of group coaching
In this episode:
- How Manfred’s life’s calling was shaped by witnessing the leadership in WWII
- The current state of leadership and its impact on the world
- The benefits of longer group coaching programs over 1:1 coaching
- Storytelling for change
- Major decisions, inner work, and what truly matters
- How your relationships impact your life
- Contemplating what makes an effective leader
- Using 360º and 720º questionnaires as a starting point
- Accepting your dark side to become a better leader
- The 7C framework of leadership
- Leadership is a team sport, rely on your team
- Die young as late as possible
- And more!
Leadership Presence | Mastering the Inner Work of Leadership is your guide to leading with less ego and more soul. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach, advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 200 companies. In this podcast, she digs into the real deep work and empowers leaders to show up with authenticity, build emotional intelligence, and lead in a way that leaves a lasting impact.
Noteworthy Quotes from This Episode
“ I’ve now quite a few clients who have become very wealthy and they struggle with the legacy. And do they want to be the richest person in the graveyard?” – Manfred Kets de Vries
“ I talk to people a lot about relationships… What is happening in their relationships is impacting everything.” – Janet Ioli
“ I always say everybody is normal until you know them better.” – Manfred Kets de Vries
“Leadership is a team sport so that you can’t do it alone. You have to figure it out.” – Manfred Kets de Vries
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Manfred Kets de Vries is a treasure trove of wisdom on executive development. He is also an amazing human being and writer.
He offers a different perspective on the much-studied subjects of organizational dynamics, leadership, executive coaching, and psychotherapy, combining his knowledge and experience of economics, management, and psychoanalysis. He explores individual and societal existential dilemmas in depth.
He’s the Distinguished Clinical Professor of Leadership Development and Organizational Change at INSEAD. He has been a pioneer in team coaching and as an educator. He has received INSEAD’s Distinguished Teacher Award six times and has written over 50 books.
Get to know the Kets de Vries Institute.
Learn about Manfred’s 50+ books.
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Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @janetioli
Janet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.
If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.
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