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This title in other editionsThe Stirring of Soul in the Workplaceby Alan Briskin
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:This is a splAndid book, grounded in deep experience with organizations and with life. Its insights could help heal our souls, our structures, and our society. — Parker J. Palmer, author of The Active Life and To Know as We Are Known The qualities that come to mind when we think of soul--meaning, memory, wildness, beauty, divinity--are necessary elements for navigating today's workplace. But today's employees experience a gap between what organizations say and what they do about soul in the workplace. The Stirring of Soul in the Workplaceoffers a way to understand that gap. Evocatively written, it is an inspiring alternative to the flood of management books, suggesting ways to shift your paradigm and get you home in time for dinner. It gives people seeking to balance their personal spiritual path with job realities a unique opportunity to reflect and find encouragement on their journey. This lyrical book offers perspective to those struggling to hear the quiet voice of the soul over the din of contemporary life. Alan Briskin shows how the modern organization has gradually increased its demands on us, beginning with our bodies, then our minds, and now our souls. Filled with memorable, moving stories of people in a wide range of occupations and their personal struggles to reclaim their souls, The Stirring of Soul in the Workplace sAnds a hopeful message that encourages individuals to keep their spiritual integrity and values alive within the pragmatic environment of the organization. Book News Annotation:Explores the consequences of neglecting the soul in the workplace,
examining the historical forces that have subordinated the soul to
the needs of efficiency and productivity and suggesting a more active
way of taking up our work roles that can help us bring more of our
experience and imagination into play. For corporate leaders and
managers, consultants, and individuals seeking to balance a spiritual
path with job expectations.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:This deep, lyrical book offers perspective for those struggling to hear the quiet voice of the soul over the din of the contemporary workplace. Alan Briskin shows how the modern organization has gradually increased its demands on us?beginning with our bodies, then our minds, and now our souls. Filled with evocative, moving stories of people in a wide range of occupations?and their personal struggles to reclaim their souls?The Stirring of Soul in the Workplace sAnds a hopeful message that encourages individuals to keep their spiritual integrity and values alive within the pragmatic environment of the organization. Synopsis:In this remarkable book, consultant Alan Briskin eloquently challenges the assumption that the needs of the individual must be checked at the office door. He shows how the modern organization has gradually increased its demands on us?beginning with our bodies, then our minds, and now our souls. Filled with evocative, moving stories of people working to reclaim their individuality?and with poignant lessons from history, psychology, and management theory?The Stirring of Soul in the Workplace speaks to the growing legion of professionals who insist on keeping their spiritual integrity alive and their relationships with fellow workers humane. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-274) and index. Table of ContentsPart One: Perceiving the Soul 1. The Wilderness Within: Ancient Views of the Soul 2. Shadows of the Soul: Acknowledging the Dark Side of Our Best Intentions 3. The Domination of Souls: How Organizations Become Our Keepers Part Two: Chasing the Dream of Order 4. When Machines Won the Day: Streamlining the Soul to Fit the Industrial Age 5. Enlightenment Born of Fear: Frederick Taylor and the Gospel of Effeciency 6. Seperating Action from Meaning: The Legacy of Effeciency 7. The Management of Emotion: Elton Mayo and the False Enchantment of Human Relations Part Three: Journeying Toward Meaning, Coherence, and Wholeness 8. Taking Up Our Organizational Roles: How We Can Affirm Our Experience at Work 9. Viewing the Whole: A Way to Grapple with Contradictions 10. A Path with Soul: Joining Our Inner and Outer Worlds What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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