{"product_id":"the-hungry-spirit-purpose-in-the-modern-world-paperback","title":"The Hungry Spirit: Purpose in the Modern World - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCharles Handy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom one of the world's most respected business and social philosophers, a groundbreaking book that challenges us to question our reliance on traditional definitions of \"success\" and inspires us to find meaning and fulfillment in our professional, personal and spiritual lives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMany of us, Charles Handy asserts, are confused and frustrated by the fast-paced, prosperous world we have created for ourselves. We are puzzled by the consequences of capitalism, whose material benefits and comforts we enjoy every day, but which also divides rich from poor, consumes so much of our energies, and does not always lead to a more contented life. In a world that is super-efficient, highly productive, and too often soulless, how do we quench our spiritual \"hunger\"? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Hungry Spirit, \u003c\/i\u003e one of the most visionary business thinkers of our age offers a powerful argument for reexamining the role of work in our lives and discovering what we are truly meant to do and to be. Calling on individuals and organizations to find purpose in the journey we take rather than focusing on money and profits, which are simply the means to keep us going, Handy shows how we can all better ourselves and our companies while also contributing to a decent society. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs an oil executive, world-renowned economist, consultant, and professor at the London Business School, Handy himself was once no stranger to the trappings and fortunes of capitalism. But several years ago, Handy realized that he, like many of us, had placed too much significance on job titles and career success to the exclusion of his family, friends, and, especially, the fulfillment of his need to become a complete person, not just a worker slaving away in corporate machinery. He set about looking for what he calls his \"white stone\"--a symbol of the higher self that represents our true destiny, what you can become when you don't let titles and money and societal pressures get in the way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJust as Handy urges all of us to seek our \"white stone\" and take greater responsibility for shaping our lives, he also entreats companies and organizations to push themselves to new heights by sticking to a clear-cut purpose. Companies, like individuals, can only grow if they embrace risk and break rules and attract people looking to turn dreams and new ideas into businesses that consumers and investors are excited about. Rather than trying to rally coworkers around a quarterly profit goal, companies must treat employees as citizens, as well as behaving as corporate citizens within the wider community. Handy calls for corporations to take a greater role in upholding the moral structure of society and to use their power to distribute knowledge and wealth to those who need the opportunity to develop--which will one day benefit us all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA rare combination of engaging storytelling, philosophical exploration, and down-to-earth wisdom, \u003ci\u003eThe Hungry Spirit\u003c\/i\u003e offers readers a powerful tonic for the profit-driven lives we've prescribed for ourselves and an inspiring message of hope.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom one of the world's most respected business and social philosophers, a groundbreaking book that challenges us to question our reliance on traditional definitions of \"success\" and inspires us to find meaning and fulfillment in our professional, personal and spiritual lives. \u003cbr\u003eMany of us, Charles Handy asserts, are confused and frustrated by the fast-paced, prosperous world we have created for ourselves. We are puzzled by the consequences of capitalism, whose material benefits and comforts we enjoy every day, but which also divides rich from poor, consumes so much of our energies, and does not always lead to a more contented life. In a world that is super-efficient, highly productive, and too often soulless, how do we quench our spiritual \"hunger\"? \u003cbr\u003eIn \"The Hungry Spirit, one of the most visionary business thinkers of our age offers a powerful argument for reexamining the role of work in our lives and discovering what we are truly meant to do and to be. Calling on individuals and organizations to find purpose in the journey we take rather than focusing on money and profits, which are simply the means to keep us going, Handy shows how we can all better ourselves and our companies while also contributing to a decent society. \u003cbr\u003eAs an oil executive, world-renowned economist, consultant, and professor at the London Business School, Handy himself was once no stranger to the trappings and fortunes of capitalism. But several years ago, Handy realized that he, like many of us, had placed too much significance on job titles and career success to the exclusion of his family, friends, and, especially, the fulfillment of his need to become a complete person, not just a worker slaving awayin corporate machinery. He set about looking for what he calls his \"white stone\"--a symbol of the higher self that represents our true destiny, what you can become when you don't let titles and money and societal pressures get in the way. \u003cbr\u003eJust as Handy urges all of us to seek our \"white stone\" and take greater responsibility for shaping our lives, he also entreats companies and organizations to push themselves to new heights by sticking to a clear-cut purpose. Companies, like individuals, can only grow if they embrace risk and break rules and attract people looking to turn dreams and new ideas into businesses that consumers and investors are excited about. Rather than trying to rally coworkers around a quarterly profit goal, companies must treat employees as citizens, as well as behaving as corporate citizens within the wider community. Handy calls for corporations to take a greater role in upholding the moral structure of society and to use their power to distribute knowledge and wealth to those who need the opportunity to develop--which will one day benefit us all. \u003cbr\u003eA rare combination of engaging storytelling, philosophical exploration, and down-to-earth wisdom, \"The Hungry Spirit offers readers a powerful tonic for the profit-driven lives we've prescribed for ourselves and an inspiring message of hope. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"From the Hardcover edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn The Hungry Spirit, one of the most visionary business thinkers of our age offers a powerful argument for reexamining the role of work in our lives and discovering what we are truly meant to do and to be. Calling on individuals and organizations to find purpose in the journey we take rather than focusing on money and profits, which are simply the means to keep us going, Handy shows how we can all better ourselves and our companies while also contributing to a decent society. As an oil executive, world-renowned economist, consultant, and professor at the London Business School, Handy himself was once no stranger to the trappings and fortunes of capitalism. But several years ago, Handy realized that he, like many of us, had placed too much significance on job titles and career success to the exclusion of his family, friends, and, especially, the fulfillment of his need to become a complete person, not just a worker slaving away in corporate machinery. He set about looking for what he calls his \"white stone\" - a symbol of the higher self that represents our true destiny, what you can become when you don't let titles and money and societal pressures get in the way. Just as Handy urges all of us to seek our \"white stone\" and take greater responsibility for shaping our lives, he also entreats companies and organizations to push themselves to new heights by sticking to a clear-cut purpose. Companies, like individuals, can only grow if they embrace risk and break rules and attract people looking to turn dreams and new ideas into businesses that consumers and investors are excited about. Rather than trying to rally coworkers around a quarterly profit goal, companies must treat employees ascitizens, as well as behaving as corporate citizens within the wider community. Handy calls for corporations to take a greater role in upholding the moral structure of society and to use their power to distribute knowledge and wealth to those who need the opportunity to develop - which will one day benefit us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidely recognized as one of Britain's top-tier management writers, Charles Handy is the author of six highly acclaimed business books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Age of Unreason, The Age of Paradox, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBeyond Certainty.\u003c\/i\u003e Educated at Oxford and MIT, he has been an executive of the Shell Oil Company and a professor at the London Business School, where he was one of the early faculty. He and his wife divide their time among London and Norfolk, England, and Tuscany, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 8.54 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 05, 1999\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761430167840,"sku":"9780767901888","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/75134bf027f5566cd025bde26fd45b2f.webp?v=1780207310","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-hungry-spirit-purpose-in-the-modern-world-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}