Manfred F. R. Kets De Vries

About the Author

Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries is a renowned psychoanalyst, management thinker, and professor of leadership development at INSEAD, where he has profoundly influenced the fields of organizational behavior and executive coaching. With a career spanning decades, he has consulted for numerous Fortune 500 companies and authored over 40 books that delve into the unconscious motivations driving leaders and organizations. Drawing from psychoanalysis, mythology, and real-world case studies, Kets de Vries challenges conventional management wisdom, exposing the follies and impostures that plague high-level decision-making. His work empowers leaders to confront their inner saboteurs, fostering healthier corporate cultures and more authentic personal growth. A Dutch national with a global perspective, he continues to lecture worldwide, blending sharp insight with wry humor to illuminate the human side of power.