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

by D'Souza, Steven; Chamorro-Premuzic, Tomas

• ISBN13: 9781917391412
• ISBN10: 1917391412
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2026-01-20
• Publisher: LID Publishing

Summary

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, defenses 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 behavior, 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 Biography

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.