The leader who fears being left may overcontrol to ensure people stay close, creating dependency rather than accountability.

Worrying too much over texts? Abandonment schema makes it worse. Source: Antonio Guillem/Shutterstock This article is one part of the schemas, an introduction series of 18 posts, covering each of the ...

This series is a practical, no‑nonsense guide for senior leaders and leadership teams who want to understand why smart people do counterproductive things under pressure—and how to build sustainable ...

This article is one part of the schemas, a series of 18 posts, covering each of the 18 schemas outlined originally by Jeffrey Young. Based on my own clinical experience, I’m presenting my own take on ...