The Book


Elephants Fuck Elephants is for people who are looking for the secret of a top leader. A guide getting the best out of yourself - a practical philosophy for people who believe they can move mountains but don't know how. 28 pragmatic anecdotes with a mix of humor, history and philosophy to shine the light on basic human processes. Say goodbye to classical thinking - welcome to Sven's world.

Whether you are a CEO, shareholder, student, priest or self-employed, this book is invaluable for anyone who aspires to become a good leader. Only good leaders will create community among their people to achieve big goals in organizations.
So let’s become a good leader …

 

Sven Withofs


Sven Withofs is an entrepreneur, unconventional thinker and founder of various companies. From corporate to start-up, Sven Withofs provides direction in improving organizations in efficiency and culture. His unique approach is based on pragmatism and a special view of humanity. His career started hands-on as a farmer in England and South Africa. The Austrian originally studied philosophy and communication at the Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf (Germany) and at the same time founded a marketing and consultancy agency there. There, Sven Withofs developed strategies for Moto Guzzi, Ducati and the German Sparkasse, among others. As director of the Dutch NPI (Institute for Organizational Development), he worked for the OMV (chemical company), Dutch Customs, RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and the Environment), etc. He has also trained hundreds of people in various master classes for managers and was the only spent time as a guest lecturer at the University of Vienna. Sven wrote this book because there is a need for back to normal.