E99: Become a Better Leader by Becoming a Better Human with Manfred Kets de Vries

“ 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.

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Manfred Kets de Vries is a leading expert on executive development, combining insights from economics, management, and psychoanalysis to offer fresh perspectives on leadership, organizational dynamics, executive coaching, and existential dilemmas. A pioneer in team coaching and education, he's the Distinguished Clinical Professor at INSEAD, a six-time recipient of INSEAD’s Distinguished Teacher Award, and author of over 50 books.

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Janet is the founder of Leadership Presence. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.

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