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"Profile of Vladimir Putin"
This paper compares Russian President Vladimir Putin to effective business executives, studying his performance through the same lenses used to assess CEOs of large corporations, and reviewing the degree to which his various constituencies are satisfied with his performance. It also clarifies the peculiar psychological interplay between leaders and their followers and explores the potentially collusive group dynamics between leaders and led.
INSEAD Working Paper, 2005
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"Forgiveness as a business tool"
The Art of Forgiveness: Differentiating Transformational Leaders
This working paper explores the subject of forgiveness and its importance in the context of leadership.
Published on 18 Apr, 2013
"The Inner Theatre of Vladimir Putin"
Vladimir Putin, CEO of Russia Inc. The Legacy and the Future
This article compares Russian President Vladimir Putin to effective business executives, studying his performance through the same lenses used to assess CEOs of large corporations, and reviewing the degree to which his various constituencies are satisfied with his performance.
Published on 1 Jul, 2008
"How to groom organisa- tional stars"
Reaching Stardom: How to Identify and Develop Top Performers
This working paper addresses nascent stars: What makes those that turn into butterflies so special? What makes them so successful? What are the qualities that turn them into top performers?
Published on 5 Jul, 2010
"Leadership by terror: Saddam Hussein"
Entering the Inner Theatre of a Despot: The Rise and Fall of Saddam Hussein
This working paper investigates leadership by terror, a form of leadership that is both an ageless phenomenon and a contemporary problem.
Published on 1 Apr, 2003
"The victim syndrome in org contexts"
Are You a Victim of the Victim Syndrome?
This working paper explores the victim syndrome within an organisational context, and provides a checklist to identify people who are victims of it.
Published on 24 Jul, 2012
"Attachment theory applied in an org context"
The Attachment Imperative: The Kiss of the Hedgehog
This working paper explores the evolution and function of attachment in the context of adult relationships.
Published on 18 Apr, 2013
"Rescuer syndrome and excessive helping behavior"
Leadership Coaching and the Rescuer Syndrome: How to Manage both Sides of the Couch
In this article the author explores the problem of excessive helping behavior—The Rescuer Syndrome—with particular reference to executive coaching.
Published on 9 Dec, 2010
"Aging and quality of life"
Old Ages is No Place for Sissies
This working paper deals with a rather taboo subject: the consequences of prolonging life into extreme old age, now possible with advances in medical procedures.
Published on 25 Apr, 2015
"Executive coaches as modern day shamans"
The Shaman, the Therapist, and the Coach
This working paper discusses various similarities and differences between the healing practices of shamans and the work of therapists and executive coaches.
Published on 30 Sep, 2014
"Creating tipping points for change"
Coaching’s “Good Hour”: Creating Tipping Points
In this working paper, the author explores the tipping point phenomenon and its different facets and effect on change.
Published on 21 Sep, 2011
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