Subtitled Leadership, Flow and the Making of Meaning, this is a
trenchant volume that applies philosophical rigour to the world of
business. The author created a considerable stir some years ago
with Flow, and readers of that highly influential book included
some of the most significant world leaders. But as Mihaly
Csikszentmihalyi lucidly proves, things have moved on considerably
since then, and we are shown in the world of business a striking
dichotomy: the unparalleled greed and self-interest of many
business leaders is balanced against a new, more altruistic
approach to enterprise. And this, according to the author, is not a
simple and cynical adoption of human interest values to force more
value out of the workforce, but a genuinely visionary approach that
enriches everyone involved, both financially and psychologically.
Csikszentmihalyi sees business as the driving force in all our
lives, and asks whether a just and honourable society can support
its demands. As protests against global capitalism grow ever more
violent, this sane and balanced assessment of the current state of
affairs should be essential reading. (Kirkus UK)
In today's society it is scientists and businesspeople who wield
the most influence and power. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi believes this
also gives them the responsibility to provide for the needs, not
just of their workforce, but of the community in its largest sense.
This book helps those in power towards a new understanding and
vision of what it means to be a leader. The people interviewed here
- including Peter Bijur (CEO of Texaco), Michael Markkula
(co-founder of Apple Computer), Anita Roddick (founder of The Body
Shop) and Ted Turner (vice chairman of AOL Time Warner) are
recognised both for their success and because they care for more
than success. Their case studies provide a blueprint for doing
business that is good, not just in the material sense, but also on
spiritual and ethical levels. Good Business shows leaders and
managers - and employees - how to contribute to the development of
an enjoyable life that provides meaning, to a society that is just
and evolving, and ultimately to the sum of human happiness.
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