Sacred Business: Resurrecting the Spirit of Work - Softcover

Firth, David; Campbell, Heather

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1900961350 ISBN 13: 9781900961356

Publisher: Capstone, 2001

Synopsis

Throw Out The Old Rule Book! Replace it with Something... Ancient! Sacred Business offers a way out of confusion - confusion of decisions and priorities (what should I do next?) and of purpose (why am I doing all this stuff anyway?). Amidst constant change, we want to live productive, balanced, minimum-stress lives. We want to understand and be understood. Sacred Business finds the solution in ancient wisdom. We need a process of remembering rather than invention. The same is true of organizations. How can we do more with less? How can we create shared purpose and build communal spirit? Sacred Business shows that organizations too can change and grow by understanding and using wisdom from our past. The traditional teachings which underpin all cultures and societies but which have hitherto been ignored by business are in fact highly relevant and practical and already finding their way into the world’s most enlightened companies. Now is your chance to join them.

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Sacred Business "Weird, brilliant, amazing, excellent, mellow." The IT Group, IPC Magazines "The project involved ‘waking up’ and empowering what used to be a very sleepy old-fashioned company. Two years down the road we now have empowered managers, a culture of trust and cooperation and the ghosts of the company’s past are laid to rest." I. D. Smith, Operations Director, Cathodeon Ltd "From personal experience of the work of David and Heather I believe they offer a unique approach, enabling individuals to access and grow parts of their being that have long been latent." Bob Mannering, Change Agent Associate, Shell International "David and Heather ride the edge between ancient/modern, spiritual/temporal, masculine/feminine, and find true alchemy in their collaboration. Full of humor, insights, wisdom and raw honesty, this is a deep and delightful book!" Gabrielle Roth, Author of Sweat Your Prayers: Movement as spiritual practice and Maps to Ecstasy: Teachings of an urban shamen. Odyssey How can we achieve personal growth in a time of corporate decline? In the midst of extreme change we must all learn to take control of our lives, our careers and our future. Odyssey offers you something completely new, something which finally recognizes that business is exciting, complex, dynamic and unpredictable. Not just systems, levers, marketing plans and strategy meetings. Business is made up of people, and organizations succeed when people are inspired, fulfilled, in touch with themselves and their colleagues. Odyssey reflects the complexity, creativity, chaos and comedy of modern business with insights from psychology, anthropology, ancient wisdom and the frontiers of cybertechnology. Odyssey is the business journey of your lifetime. Also available: Working from Your Core Ten paths to personal and corporate mastery in a world of change Sharon Seivert Working from Your Core takes us on an inspirational journey of personal discovery. You will never look at yourself, your colleagues or your workplace in the same way again. Business Heroes Making corporate renewal your personal crusade Sandy Dunlop Business Heroes is about success. Just as the hero returns from the quest with the wisdom to realize his destiny so you will gain the confidence and personal power to finally achieve the personal and organizational growth you’ve dreamed of. For more information on Odyssey call Capstone on +44 (0) 1865 798623

About the Author

David Firth specializes in the psychology of human change, working with leading organizations in Europe, the USA and Asia. Heather Campbell transforms businesses with a unique combination of her knowledge of human psychology, ancient wisdom, ritual, creative arts and humor. Together they represent a bridge connecting an ancient understanding of life and the world with modern business problems.

About this edition

• Publisher: Capstone
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1900961350
• ISBN 13: 9781900961356
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 252