Cover art for Shadows at Work
Published
Lid Publishing, December 2025
ISBN
9781917391412
Format
Softcover, 224 pages
Dimensions
21.6cm × 13.8cm

Shadows at Work Harness your dark side and unlock your leadership potential

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A fresh and original framework for business leaders seeking personal growth and self-discovery. Are you ready to unleash your full potential as a leader? In Shadows at Work, D'Souza invites you on a thrilling expedition into the depths of the human psyche, challenging conventional wisdom about leadership and personal growth.

This isn't your typical leadership book. It involves a multifaceted exploration of the Shadow through psychological, biological, cultural and spiritual lenses. It invites you to confront uncomfortable truths about projection, defences and derailers while learning to bring your whole self to work and embrace the lessons of the Shadow life. By acknowledging and integrating hidden traits and raising awareness of unconscious behaviour, more authentic, empathetic and effective leadership is possible. Shadows at Work reveals how embracing Shadows leads to profound personal and organizational transformation. This book isn't about wallowing in darkness. It's about accepting and integrating all aspects of yourself, becoming a more rounded and compassionate leader. Are you brave enough to step into the Shadows and emerge stronger on the other side? AUTHOR: Steven D'Souza is an educator, coach and speaker. He has authored (or co-authored) six books, including the prize-winning Not Knowing (LID). He was on Thinkers50's RADAR list and included in HR Magazine's "Most Influential" list. SELLING POINTS: . Not your typical leadership book instead, the book explores the Shadow the unconscious and often repressed aspects of ourselves and how that impacts our work and personal lives. . How to unlock hidden talents, creativity and untapped potential by embracing the full spectrum of your personality. . The book specifically addresses the impact of Shadows on leadership and offers insights into becoming more successful. . Written by a leading educator and author, whose book Not Knowing won the "CIM Best Management of the Year "award.

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