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Aike Borghuis - The Secret Leadership of Eldest Daughters
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Most eldest daughters don’t think of themselves as leaders, but they are. They take it for granted that they run the organization of build a successful business. In fact they are often modest about their own role and critical of what they could or should do better.
The may look fine from the outside, but within there is a conflict. They continue to work harder and their body are signaling a protest. They regularly feel guilty because they spend so much of themselves at work that they are not at their best at home. They experience inner unrest and wonder: is this the life I want to live? They often don’t know what they want anymore, but are uncertain what they do want. Eldest daughters will try to solve these issues on their own because that is how they have always done this.
But it can be different! The Secret Leadership of Eldest Daughters answers:
What is the impact of your role in your family on your leadership skills?
What are your qualities or skills you need to develop?
What is the eldest daughter dynamic and how can you break that cycle?
What is the secret leadership of eldest daughters and how do you apply it?
You will make your own heroine’s journey and receive valuable exercises and practical tools that you can start using today.
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Published in May 2023 | Paperback | 192 pages | ca. 35,000 words
#1 bestselling management book in the Netherlands in 2023
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Aike Borghuis is an eldest daughter, and daughter and granddaughter of eldest daughters. She is also the mother of two daughters so she is fully immersed in the eldest daughter dynamic. She works with a systemic framework and specialized in the eldest daughters leadership when she happened to discover that nearly all her consultancy clients are eldest daughters. She trains eldest daughters in C-level positions and experienced entrepreneurs who have the ambition to add purpose and value to society.
“I read the book in one go. The personal examples made the book very inspiring, interesting, and vulnerable at the same time. Thanks to Aike Borghuis I have also started my Heroine’s journey.” — Angelique Nijhoff, CEO Nijhoff Group
“This book is highly recommended if you are an eldest daughter who is done with having to carry everything and would like to live your life and do your work in lightness.” — Ninke van der Leck, high-value business coach
“So much recognition! As an eldest daughter I am glad to be able to claim my place as an adult.” — Ingrid Kramer, Innerstrenghts
“It is impressive how Aike Borghuis describes what it means to be an eldest daughter, and which character traits and pitfalls come along with that position.” — E. van den Oever
“So recognizable that it became eerie to read at times. I didn’t read it in one sitting, but I took the time for reflection.” — A. van Dijk
Foreword
Introduction
1. Your role as eldest daughter in a family
2. The qualities and pitfalls of eldest daughters
3. What is the eldest daughter dynamic?
4. The secret leadership of eldest daughters
The heroine’s journey
Step 1. The normal world
Step 2. The call to adventure: what is calling you?
Step 3. Will you start exploring or will you refuse?
Step 4. Meeting your mentor and supporting team
Step 5. Over the threshold
Step 6. Challenges, allies, and enemies
Step 7. Approaching the deepest cave
Step 8. The trial
Step 9. Conquest of the treasure
Step 10. Finding your way home
Step 11. Rebirth: a new version of you
Step 12. Return of the treasure
In conclusion
Acknowledgements
Valuable extras
Sources
About the author