The Daily Perils of Executive Life: How to Survive When Dancing on Quicksand (The Palgrave Kets de Vries Library)

During 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.

Beginning 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 of the pandemic on peoples perception and management of time.