Leaders as idiots and geniuses in human history -- Foundations of executive wisdom : a model of executive wisdom -- The metacognitive and psychodynamic roots of executive wisdom -- Barriers to leading wisely -- Wisdom mapping I : self and family awareness -- Wisdom mapping II : organizational and executive group awareness -- Wisdom mapping III : situation awareness, values and moral compasses, and the challenge of creating virtuous leaders -- Reflective engagement and adaptive work : a model and methods for executive and coaching action -- Facilitating the emergence of wisdom in executive groups.