Socially, economically, politically, and technologically our world is evolving in ways we could scarcely imagine even a few years ago. Now, more than ever, we need to close the gap between our professional and personal lives, bridge commerce to compassion, sustainability to profitability, and move from insight to action. The Art of Original Thinking: The Making of a Thought Leader is a brilliant guide to original thinking, inspired living, and visionary leadership – a hands-o…
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Now you’ll be able to argue with the best of them that the old ways of doing business are on their way out. This book is not pie-in-the-sky theories of how businesses should be more responsible, it’s real world examples of how businesses can do good by doing good. I found this book inspirational, educational, and captivating. The first thing I did was take it to my business school to see if they could incorporate it into their program. Things don’t have to be the way they are in business. There is a better way and Jan Phillips shows it to you.
The Art of Original Thinking ushers in a new type of business person. This newest evolution of entrepreneur looks not only to make money but also seeks to create ideas, products, and businesses that will make the world a better place. This leader looks within at his or her talents to fulfill his or her passion and asks the same of his or her employees. This individual sees him or her self as a catalyst for positive change and a model for expressing personal authenticity and passion.
The Art of Original Thinking looks at this developing combination of spirituality and business for a better world that has been expressed in books like Megatrends 2010. The Art of Original Thinking not only illustrates various entrepreneurs and businesses following these models but also includes questions that the reader can ask him or her self to trigger more original passionate thinking.
At a time in history when we seem to be more about the now and about ourselves, Ms. Phillips challenges us to consider a longer term view of how we impact our world and the people around us.
For far too long the world corporate mantra has been: profits, shareholder equity, and great wealth for a small select group of people. The effect has impacted our environment. our society, and the lives of many.
A philosophy based in elevating humanity and the environment to equality with profits so that the acts of corporations care for both people and planet is good for all.
I think everyone should read this book. Not only thought leaders, but also thought influencers, which we all are. Kudos to Ms. Phillips for clearly defining a paradigm that should become the mantra for the new millennium.