Leadership Unhinged

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The rise of populist movements and their often dangerous leaders raises critical questions about the conditions fostering such developments. This collection of essays delves into the deeper dynamics between leaders and followers, utilizing insights from psychoanalytic, developmental, neuroscience, and evolutionary psychology to uncover the pathological relationships that underpin these movements. The author employs a unique analytical style, drawing on myths, fairy tales, irony, and metaphor to illuminate his findings and provoke new insights. Effective leaders unite and uplift their followers, embodying values and setting a moral tone. However, when this moral compass is absent or distorted, leadership can become perilous. History has shown the catastrophic consequences of unchecked, unhinged leaders. Understanding the factors that enable such leaders is now a moral imperative. Through engaging and thought-provoking narratives, this work equips readers to confront this challenge. The author is a Distinguished Professor of Leadership Development and Organizational Change at INSEAD, founder of its Global Leadership Centre, and has directed numerous top management programs. He is recognized as a leading management thinker, with a vast array of publications and accolades, including honorary doctorates and fellowships in prestigious organizations.