Aug 16, 2011 but that attitude could be counterproductive, especially when it comes to times of crisis, claims psychiatrist nassir ghaemi in a first rate madness. Aug 11, 2011 a firstrate madness hammers hard to make its one big point. A firstrate madness 2011 argues that some of the worlds most effective leaders were able to achieve such heights because of their experiences with mental illness. He argues that the very qualities that mark those with mood disorderscreativity, resilience, empathy, and depressive realismalso make for the. Aug 21, 2011 a firstrate madness goes most seriously wrong when ghaemi explores a corollary of his main proposition, offering examples of how mental health can hamper leadership. A glistening psychological history, faceted largely by the biographies of eight famous leaders a firstrate madness is carefully plotted and sensibly argued. But he begins a firstrate madness by writing, this book argues that in at least one vitally important circumstance insanity produces good results and sanity is a problem. Uncovering the links between leadrship and mental illness is a book you might want to read. A firstrate madness hammers hard to make its one big point. The new york times bestseller ghaemi isnt the first to claim that madness is a close relative of genius, or even the first to extend this idea into politics. But the only figure that seems to truly fit this description is sherman. Uncovering the links between leadership and mental illness kindle edition by ghaemi, s. Pdf a first rate madness download full pdf book download.
In a first rate madness, nassir ghaemi, director of the mood disorders programme at tufts medical center, offers and sets forth a controversial, compelling thesis. Nassir ghaemi a clinicians guide to statistics and. Uncovering the links between leadership and mental illness an investigation into the surprisingly deep correlation between mental illness and successful leadership, as seen through some of historys greatest politicians, generals, and businesspeople. He is professor of psychiatry at tufts medical center in boston and also lecturer on psychiatry at harvard medical school. The boston globe ghaemi isnt the first to claim that madness is a close relative of genius, or even the first to extend the idea into politics. Although not all great leaders are depressed, i now have some evidence to back up this belief. Although i didnt agree with everything the book taught, the idea that mental illness has benefits is fascinating. If the authors are serious, this is a silly, distasteful book. Sherman, winston churchill, mohandas gandhi, franklin d. The very qualities that mark those with mood disorders also make for the best leaders in times of crisis. In a first rate madness, nassir ghaemi, director of the mood disorders program at tufts medical center, offers a mythshattering exploration of the powerful connections between mental illness and leadership and sets forth a controversial, compelling thesis. In a firstrate madness, nassir ghaemi, who runs the mood dis. Uncovering the links between leadership and mental illness by nassir ghaemi, a.
A first rate madness npr coverage of a first rate madness. Sep 23, 2011 the title, a firstrate madness, and ghaemis bold thesis prepare the reader for a treatise on mad genius. Ghaemi isnt the first to claim that madness is a close relative of genius, or even the first to extend the idea into politics. Nassir ghaemis a firstrate madness summer 2012 145 are more likely associated with individuals who experience mental illness and deemed to suffer from some form of insanity. It seems one of the problems shared by president obama, tony blair and george bush might be that they are, well, sane. Jun 26, 2012 a firstrate madness is carefully plotted and sensibly argued. A firstrate madness npr coverage of a firstrate madness. Wow, this book blew my mind and was a very interesting read.
The insanity is not psychosis or multiple personality, but the more commonly recognized diagnoses of mania, depression, and bipolar disorder. While i would caution everyone to take its conclusions with a grain of salt, i also recommend a firstrate madness to anyone. Nassir ghaemi born 1966 is an academic psychiatrist, author, and professor of psychiatry at tufts university school of medicine in boston. But he begins a firstrate madness by writing, this book argues that in at least one vitally important circumstance insanity. In a firstrate madness, nassir ghaemi, who runs the mood disorders program at tufts university medical center, draws from the careers and personal plights of such notable leaders as lincoln, churchill, gandhi, martin luther king, jr. The very qualities that mark those with mood disorders also make for the best leaders in. I plan to provide more detail on various aspects in future posts, including some reaction. This is a fascinating book, explaining in a compelling manner how some of the greatest leaders of the past two centuriesabraham lincoln, gen. In response to initial reactions to my recent article in the wall street. Nassir ghaemi argues in a new book that the struggles that accompany some mental illness particularly mania.
It is perhaps symptomatic of the stigma attached to mental illness that this book is not more well regarded and its theories more widespread. These are the themes of a first rate madness, just published. In a firstrate madness, nassir ghaemi, director of the mood disorders program at tufts medical center, offers a mythshattering exploration of the powerful connections between mental illness and leadership and sets forth a controversial, compelling thesis. Discover book depositorys huge selection of nassir ghaemi books online. The author demonstrates his scary thesis by thumbnail psychobiographies of successful troubled leaders and a few flops who were, apparently, quite normal. For the most part, ghaemi writes, nazis, too, were normal folk. Uncovering the links between leadership and mental illness reprint by ghaemi, nassir isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A firstrate madness audiobook nassir ghaemi audible. The rise and fall of the biopsychosocial model, 2009, etc.
Dec 27, 2015 in a first rate madness, nassir ghaemi, who runs the mood disorders program at tufts university medical center, draws from the careers and personal plights of such notable leaders as lincoln, churchill, gandhi, martin luther king, jr. Jul 08, 2016 a first rate madness is an important book for those who seek to understand leadership and what makes good and bad leaders. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Nassir ghaemi md mph is a psychiatrist and researcher specializing in depression and bipolar illness.
Aug 08, 2011 a firstrate madness uncovering the links between leadership and mental illness by nassir ghaemi. He has published more than a hundred scientific articles and several books on. Some will find the historical illustrations thin while others may find the analysis provided a stretch in place, but nassiar ghaemi has published one interesting book. Ghaemi is a remarkably disciplined writer, and he examines both psychiatry and history with impressive clarity and sensitivity. Uncovering the links between leadership and mental illness. New book reveals that mick mulvaney thinks trump is mentally. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a first rate madness. Trump official suggested book linking mental illness to. Uncovering the links between leadership and mental illness by nassir ghaemi. In a firstrate madness, nassir ghaemi, director of the mood disorders. In a firstrate madness, nassir ghaemi, who runs the mood disorders program at tufts medical center, draws from the careers and personal plights of such notable leaders as lincoln, churchill, gandhi, martin luther king jr.
He will speak at the boston public library this wednesday at. Nov 23, 2011 in a first rate madness, nassir ghaemi, who runs the mood disorders program at tufts university medical center, draws from the careers and personal plights of such notable leaders as lincoln, churchill, gandhi, martin luther king, jr. A firstrate madness goes most seriously wrong when ghaemi explores a corollary of his main proposition, offering examples of how mental health can hamper leadership. The title, a firstrate madness, and ghaemis bold thesis prepare the reader for a treatise on mad genius. His explanations are elegant, too intuitively accurate and banked off the latest psychiatric research. Aug 29, 2019 in a firstrate madness, nassir ghaemi, director of the mood disorders program at tufts medical center, explores the powerful connections between depression, bipolar disorder and leadership. Conversely, the book makes the argument that while mentally healthy leaders may succeed when the world is running smoothly, their mental health actually inhibits their leadership abilities in times of upheaval. Ghaemi writes that a biography he read of the general launched me on this project. When our world is in tumult, mentally ill leaders function best.
The best crisis leaders are either mentally ill or mentally abnormal. Nassir ghaemis a first rate madness is a carefully written laymans book on the relationship between leadership and mental abnormality. A firstrate madness is carefully plotted and sensibly argued. He has written several books on mental illness and mood disorders, and has contributed to many scientific journals and other published works.
A first rate madness shows how mania inspired general sherman and ted turner to design and execute their most creativeand successfulstrategies. In a first rate madness, nassir ghaemi, who runs the mood disorders program at tufts university medical center, draws from the careers and personal plights of such notable leaders as lincoln, churchill, gandhi, martin luther king, jr. According to the book, mulvaney used a quote from the new york times bestselling book a first rate madness. Author nassir ghaemi talks about his favorite books the. Aug 07, 2011 in his new book, a firstrate madness, ghaemi explores how the qualities of mood disorders can make for brilliant leadership. In his new book, a firstrate madness, ghaemi explores how the qualities of mood disorders can make for brilliant leadership. Since october 2017, he also has been employed at novartis.
Ghaemis superficial and, at times, glib book is somewhat similar, in certain respects, to two books published in 2005. According to the book, mulvaney used a quote from the new york times bestselling book a firstrate madness. He is the author of a first rate madness, among other books. The new york times bestseller ghaemi isnt the first to claim that madness is a. The title, a first rate madness, and ghaemi s bold thesis prepare the reader for a treatise on mad genius. Uncovering the links between leadership and mental illness by nassir ghaemi, director of the mood disorders program at tufts medical center, and its primary premise, as described by the author in his introduction, should send a chill down the spines of any thinking americans.