A First-Rate Madness
Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness
Nassir Ghaemi
Discover the powerful links between mental illness and leadership in this groundbreaking New York Times bestseller. Nassir Ghaemi, director of the Mood Disorders Programme at Tufts Medical Center, explodes the myth that leaders must be well-adjusted in A First-Rate Madness. Examining the profiles of iconic leaders such as Churchill, Lincoln, and Hitler, Ghaemi postulates that it's the very qualities of mood disorders that make for great leadership, particularly in times of high stress. With breathtaking insight, this book challenges many perceptions about greatness and the mind.
Publish Date
2011-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
2011-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.72
ISBN
8601400309582
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2021-05-11T03:44:35.000Z
Huge thank you to whoever recommended this book; I can’t remember who you are. It’s fascinating. – source2022-10-10T02:33:10.000Z
One of the best books I’ve read in a while
The author makes the argument that mentally healthy leaders may succeed when the world is running smoothly
But in times of crisis, leaders with mental illness outperform their peers and succeed because of their illness – source