Freedom at Work

Sounds True: Insights at the Edge

Tami Simon

Religion, Religion & Spirituality

4.6 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 31 December 2013

⏱️ 73 minutes

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How do we create organizations that work for everyone? What’s the true role of the person called “the boss”? How is the concept of business stewardship different from our traditional notions of leadership? Where can we find true freedom in the workplace? Peter Block is a bestselling author and business consultant who teaches about chosen accountability and the reconciliation of community. Tami Simon speaks with Peter about these questions and more in a business conversation unlike any you’ve heard. (73 minutes)

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0:00.0	This program is brought to you by sounds true.com.
0:04.0	At sounds true.com you can find hundreds of downloadable audio
0:08.0	learning programs, plus books, music, videos, and online courses and events.
0:14.3	At sounds true.com, we think of ourselves
0:17.2	as a trusted partner on the spiritual journey,
0:20.2	offering diverse, in-depth, and life-changing wisdom.
0:24.0	Sounds True.com, many voices, one journey. You're listening to Insights at the Edge And in this episode I speak with Peter Block.
0:45.6	Peter Block is an author, consultant, and resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, whose work focuses upon chosen accountability and the reconciliation of community.
0:57.0	He's the author of several best-selling books, including
1:01.0	flawless consulting,
1:02.8	a guide to getting your expertise used,
1:05.8	stewardship choosing service over self-interest,
1:10.3	the empowered manager,
1:12.4	positive political skills at work,
1:15.0	and a book called The Answer to How is Yes,
1:19.0	acting on what matters.
1:21.0	He's also the co-author of applying philosophic insight to the real world with Peter
1:27.5	Kestonbaum and a book called The Abundant Community, awakening the power of families and neighborhoods with John
1:34.8	McKnight.
1:36.4	His books address ways to create workplaces and communities that work for all, to bring change
1:42.4	into the world through consent and connectedness
1:45.8	rather than through mandate and force.
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