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Confronting Our Freedom

Leading a Culture of Chosen Accountability and Belonging
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In Confronting Our Freedom, Peter Block and Peter Koestenbaum explore the complexities of freedom, highlighting how it involves both liberties and responsibilities. The book delves into philosophical and psychological angles to understand life's possibilities and constraints. It encourages readers to actively engage with their personal and societal roles to find deeper meaning and fulfillment.
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This book may appeal to you if you are drawn to exploring the philosophical and psychological dimensions of freedom in modern life. Through insightful discussions, the authors delve into the complexities of personal and societal liberty, challenging readers to reflect on the meaning and implications of true freedom. Their work encourages a transformative approach to understanding and confronting the choices that shape our lives.

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Explore the nature of modern leadership

In Confronting Our Freedom, a team of dedicated leadership coaches delivers an exciting and engaging new take on management and leadership. Drawing on recent events in the market and in the world, including the Great Resignation, the COVID-19 pandemic, and widespread digital transformation, the authors invite you to reimagine ideas of freedom and accountability in the context of work. You’ll explore how freedom of actionβ€”for managers and employeesβ€”is what gives rise to true accountability, both in the community and in the workplace.

In the book, you’ll also find:

  • Discussions of the power and structure of freedom, including its implications for our own choices and lives
  • Ways to shift the focus of your leadership and management to accountability and freedom
  • Strategies for shifting the illusion of clear roles and expectations to one compatible with fully human organisations

A groundbreaking and incisive approach to managing and leading others in virtual, hybrid, and in-person settings, Confronting Our Freedom will be an eye opener for managers, executives, and other business leaders seeking to improve their ability to inspire others to their fullest potential.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781394156092

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 192

About the Author

PETER BLOCK is a writer and consultant working in the areas of chosen accountability, the reconciliation of community, and restoring the common good. He is the author of nine books, including the bestselling Flawless Consulting, Stewardship, and Community: The Structure of Belonging.

PETER KOESTENBAUM is a renowned existential philosopher and the founder and chairman of Philosophy in Business and the Koestenbaum Institute. After a career in academia, he worked as a business consultant and leadership coach for major companies around the world, including Ford, IBM, Novartis, Citibank, Volvo, Amoco, and more. His most recent book-length work includes The Heart of Business: Ethics, Power, and Philosophy and Leadership: The Inner Side of Greatness.

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