A new book from a leading scholar in the field that examines gender and leadership today and explores practical steps organizations can take in order to level the playing field.

Bas de Kruyff (1966) is a seasoned coach in the field of leadership and personal effectiveness. In his work, he keeps seeing how leaders are being unconsciously influenced by patterns from their descent in their current position. He himself has experienced how liberating it is when you have the conscious choice of whether to continue that pattern or to adjust to the direction that serves you and your organization the most.

In Systemic Leadership, he projects the basics of systemic work to th...

We cannot avoid power; it pervades our life, from childhood into old age. We can feel powerless, or all-powerful. We can love power, or hate it. As long as we remain unaware of our own relationship with power, we are relinquishing a great deal of it because power always affects us, whether we are aware of it or not. The purpose of this book is to increase insight into what power is and how it works, and to encourage a greater awareness of the significance of power in our life and work. Self-k...

For students studying the VA in Leadership and Management, 1st year, at University of Wales Trinity St David.

This creative and inspirational workbook invites you to unfold your potential in a way that serves you and the world around you. The book starts with an inner journey and questions you about your origins, dreams and obstacles that stand in the way of your dreams. It leads you from your deepest desires to the path of the heart, where you build your inner strengths and compassion. From there, transformation takes place in a greater wisdom.

The paths described in this book intend to be a roadmap...

This book has been written for all passionate project practitioners. People who are driven by the need to create real impact and are willing to take untraditional measures to lead projects. Whether you are a PMO, project owner, project leader, team member or someone who invests time in temporary endeavours undertaken to create an impact – this book is for you.

This is a practical handbook designed to change your way of thinking and acting in and with projects. It provides you with hands-on ...

Nowadays, organization leaders face challenges that demand more than just development of leadership competences. Scholars and practitioners have argued that, at a more fundamental level, a shift in leaders’ mindsets is required. Various scholars suggest that “critical life events”, that is, trigger events that shape people’s lives, are probably an important antecedent of authentic leadership. Furthermore, research suggests that experiencing nature may lead to positive psychological ef...

“Fit In or Stand Out is a very insightful exposure of the daily tension between conformity and staying true to your unique Talent" - Marga Mathijssen - VP Marketing at Unilever

Are you working hard to meet high expectations? Meanwhile, ignoring your own whispering voice: Is this really what I want? What is my purpose?  Reaching for success at the expense of our authenticity leaves us feeling unfulfilled and ineffective. 

Tackling the #1 dilemma for Authentic Leadership, Fit In or Stand ...

The game for giving and receiving feedback

Feedback is a gift – a gift that enables you to learn, to change, to develop. Yet almost everyone finds it hard to give and to receive feedback.

The Feedback Cards provide an accessible and positive way to give and receive feedback. The cards can be used as a learning tool during (feedback) training sessions and are greatly suitable for teambuilding and all kinds of meetings.

The Feedback Cards are also available in Dutch: Feedbackkaarten deel 1 en 2.