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The leadership gap : what gets between you and your greatness

Lolly Daskal

12 pages26 min

Lolly Daskal's "The Leadership Gap" asserts that even highly successful leaders possess hidden "shadow sides" to their strengths, creating critical gaps that hinder further growth. Drawing on Jungian psychology, the book introduces seven leadership archetypes—such as The Rebel or The Navigator—each paired with a negative polarity like The Imposter or The Fixer. Daskal argues that true leadership requires confronting these internal flaws, embracing vulnerability, and fostering continuous self-questioning. By understanding and actively leveraging these inherent weaknesses, executives can transform them into powerful assets, leading to authentic leadership, enhanced empathy, and profound personal and organizational greatness. The book emphasizes that growth stems from recognizing the gap between who one is and who one aspires to be.