"For decades, the traditional view was that to be successful, business leaders must be superheros?infallible, unflappable, in control, and fearless?or at least pretend to be. As a global executive coach, I work with many superhero-leaders. These smart and successful executives are masters at...

Part I. The meaning of work: Adam's curse -- Why we work -- The problem with perfection -- Part II. The purposeful human organization: The tyranny of shareholder value -- The business of building cathedrals -- Putting a noble purpose to work -- How to turn around a business without everyone...