Management of Loss - Humanitys Existential Crises

Loss is experienced in many ways-from death, job loss, the emotional reactions concerning retirement, divorce and separation, and the feelings of loss that come with boredom and loneliness. World-renowned psychologist and executive coach, Manfred Kets de Vries, explains how loss can be managed in life and work.

List of contents

1. Why are we fooling ourselves? 2. People don't quit jobs; they quit bosses 3. Loss and renewal in retirement 4. Is AI the bogeyman of our age? 5. A king's tale 6. In praise of boredom 7. Coping with boredom 8. One is the loneliest number 9. A present-day pandemic 10. Sex and the executive 11. The sexual conundrum 12. What is your body telling you? 13. Being and nothingness 14. The denial of death 15. Mono no aware: The transience of life 16. How to face our existential dilemmas

About the author

Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries is the Distinguished Clinical Professor of Leadership Development and Organizational Change at INSEAD, as well as the founder of INSEAD's Global Leadership Centre. Recognized globally as one of the foremost thinkers in management, he has been featured by leading publications such as The Financial Times, Wirtschaftswoche, Le Capital, El País, and The Economist. He is the author of more than 60 books and hundreds of articles, and has received multiple prestigious awards, including four honorary doctorates, in recognition of his contributions to leadership and organizational development.

Product details

• Authors: Manfred F R Kets de Vries, Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries, Kets de Vries Manfred F. R.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.11.2025
• EAN: 9781041090304
• ISBN: 978-1-0-4109030-4
• No. of pages: 154
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Miscellaneous; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Consulting, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Success, PSYCHOLOGY / Grief & Loss, Psychotherapy, Occupational and industrial psychology, Occupational & industrial psychology, Personnel & human resources management, Personnel and human resources management, Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services