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The Congruent Life - by C Michael Thompson (Paperback)

The Congruent Life - by  C Michael Thompson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>From Dagwood to Dilbert, the past fifty years haven't seen muchevolution in our attitudes toward work. Too many of us stillbelieve that our work selves and our real selves, our professionaland personal lives, are separate entities. This book is about howthat concept is slowly, but surely, changing. It is about why it ischanging. And, most important, it is about why it must change. C.Michael Thompson takes a compelling look at the connection betweenour inner lives and our work lives and shows how the development ofthe individual spirit can trigger not just personal fulfillment, but much-needed organizational change. <p/> Available for Sale in the U.S. and Canada Only.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>From Dagwood to Dilbert, the past fifty years haven't seen much evolution in our attitudes toward work. Too many of us still believe that our work selves and our real selves, our professional and personal lives, are separate entities. This book is about how that concept is slowly, but surely, changing. It is about why it is changing. And, most important, it is about why it must change. C. Michael Thompson takes a compelling look at the connection between our inner lives and our work lives and shows how the development of the individual spirit can trigger not just personal fulfillment but much-needed organizational change.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>The Congruent Life is by far the clearest and most comprehensiveexamination of the intellectual, emotional, psychological, andspiritual imperatives that provide the fertile soil in which a richinner life and a successful business career can grow together.--James A. Autry, author of Real Power: Business Lessons from theTaoTe Ching <p/> This is a masterful book, at once challenging and encouraging, authoritative and innovative. Thompson's ideas are profound and hisresearch is impeccable, engaging and rich with practicalapplications. --Gerald G. May, author of Will and Spirit and TheAwakened Heart <p/> Spirituality and work is a popular topic these days, but few whotalk or write about it do so with the grounding and insight thatMichael Thompson has to offer. Thompson provides a guide to thesubject that is sound in its scholarship, compelling in itspresentation, and immediately applicable to contemporary lives.--Parker J. Palmer, author of Let Your Life Speak and The Courageto Teach <p/> Among all the books that have been appearing on this subject, Michael Thompson's voice is one of the calmest, wisest, and mosthelpful I know. He has something significant to say on every aspectof the subject. --Peter B. Vaill, author, Spirited Leading andLearning: Process Wisdom for a New Age<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>C. MICHAEL THOMPSON runs a private consulting practice that focuses on organizational and individual assessment, leadership development, and executive coaching. He is also an adjunct and feedback coach with the Center for Creative Leadership and a member of the adjunct faculty of Salem College.

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