“Everything is poison, everything is medicine,” said Paracelsus. This is a book about exactly how our brightest strengths turn into critical shortcomings. It is dedicated to destructors - the strengths of a leader that are out of control. Each of these qualities is useful to a certain extent, and sometimes even necessary to achieve success. However, in stressful situations they can grow uncontrollably, seriously undermining a leader's effectiveness and sometimes leading to catastrophic consequences. Examples of destructors include attention to detail that leads to perfectionism, or self-confidence that turns into arrogance. The book describes in detail the eleven most common destructors, provides numerous real-life examples, offers self-diagnosis tools and many practical tips and tricks. At the same time, the book is by no means a “manual for self-accusation and self-flagellation” - on the contrary, it is imbued with optimism and the deepest respect for the uniqueness of each individual. She is a guide who will lead you to the light side of the force.