Executives are shaped not only by their tasks and careers. R. Zbinden presents a holistic model that establishes a close connection between leadership dynamics and the leader themselves. In his integrative approach to leadership and management development, early and unconscious personal experiences of leaders are also taken into account. Leadership and management development is understood as a lifelong, individual process. 21 examples illustrate precisely how family themes and spiritual aspects flow into everyday leadership and management, and what positive effects recognizing these systemic connections has on leadership practice.