A Failure of Nerve (Revised Edition): Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix
by Edwin H. Friedman, Peter Steinke - Foreword
This revised edition of A Failure of Nerve examines leadership in an age of quick fixes, urging leaders to maintain emotional balance and avoid reactive tendencies. Rooted in systems thinking, it guides readers toward self-differentiated approaches that enhance resilience and decision-making in anxious environments. Ideal for those seeking enduring leadership strategies.
About This Book
A Failure of Nerve (Revised Edition) addresses leadership challenges in a time when quick solutions often undermine deeper understanding. Drawing from family systems theory, it emphasizes the importance of leaders managing their own emotional responses to guide others effectively.
The book critiques the cultural tendency toward immediacy and reactivity, advocating for a stance of self-differentiation that allows leaders to navigate anxiety without succumbing to it. This approach promotes clearer decision-making and stronger organizational health.
With a foreword by Peter Steinke, the revised edition updates Friedman's original ideas for contemporary contexts, providing practical wisdom for leaders in various fields facing chronic stress and rapid change.
Readers gain tools to resist the pressure for instant results, instead building capacity for thoughtful, nerve-centered leadership that sustains long-term progress.
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