Renesch puts forth a vision for historic transformation for all humankind as he pictures a global future full of possibilities--a much "better future" than the one that appears most likely if we rely upon forecasts based on existing trends. Not only that, the author points directly to the business community as the segment of our society that can best lead the rest of the world in such an incredible transition for all humanity.
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An excellent book, integrating many approaches to doing business in a more conscious manner. -- Peter Russell, author, The Global Brain Awakens and Waking Up in Time
Insightful, provocative, a catalyst for individual and organizational soul-searching . . . John Renesch challenges the mind, heart, and spirit with his new book! -- "BJ" Hateley, co-author, A Peacock in the Land of Penguins: A Tale of Diversity and Discovery
John Renesch argues with great passion and insight that business people can-- and must-- become active participants in designing a better future for the whole human race. He argues with heart, soul, and great powers of persuasion that business and social good can (and will) be reconciled in a 21st Century culture led by a responsible citizenry, responsible parents, and responsible consumers. And he demonstrates why business, as the most thoroughly globalized force on earth, can be a transformative force in creating a new consciousness and a new order. Challenging, well-thought out, and revolutionary. -- Sally Helgesen, author, The Female Advantage and The Web of Inclusion
John Renesch courageously weaves his personal journey into the dynamic pattern of global economic change. This dance between inner and outer realities carries us into the future. -- Patricia Aburdene, co-author, Megatrends 2000
John Renesch has become the lead participant observer of what is surely the most dramatic worldwide transformation in the history of this planet. He gives readers the essence of what we need to know to get through this transition with grace and service to our world and ourselves. He has distilled his personal experience with the wisdom of the thought leaders of our day into an essential guidebook for this historic journey. -- Michael Ray, Professor Emeritus, School of Business, Stanford University; co-author, Creativity in Business
John Renesch has created a work which I can say, from my own reading of it, will most assuredly serve the world--not just the world of business or non-profits or civic communities but, more important, our own personal inner world. I hope everyone will derive the spiritual benefit that I have experienced as a result of reading this book. -- James Autry, author, Love and Profit, The Art of Caring Leadership, and Real Power, Business Lessons from the Tao Te Ching
John Renesch has written a brilliant business book, a powerful and passionate page-turner which must immediately be read by every person who works for a living, from interns to CEOs, in every industry and profession. John's insights and profound prescriptions are as pragmatic as they are inspired, as practical as they are visionary. This book has the power to instantly transform the world, if we allow John's words to penetrate our minds, hearts, and souls. -- Robert Rabbin, author, Invisible Leadership, The Sacred Hub, co-author, Leadership in a New Era
John Renesch weaves a compelling case for why business must lead the transformation to higher levels of consciousness and spirituality needed to solve our global problems in the 21st Century. He provides a practical prescription to bring about a new paradigm for the 21st century as well as practical keys to accomplish it. -- George Starcher, Secretary General, European Baha'i Business Forum
John Renesch's book makes his personal journey into the future, a journey that has meaning and relevance for all of us. A remarkable achievement. -- Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business, USC, and co-author of Co-Leaders and Organizing Genius.
The future is our choice and making that choice is our responsibility, Renesch asserts convincingly. But we need a new mindset to turn crisis into opportunity and overcome our cynicism and sense of helplessness. To prove it, he provides priceless lists of things each of us can stop doing and things we can start doing to bring about a revolution of the spirit. -- Perry Pascarella, author, speaker, and former editor-in-chief of Industry Week magazine.
Insightful, provocative, a catalyst for individual and organizational soul-searching . . . John Renesch challenges the mind, heart, and spirit with his new book! -- "BJ" Hateley, co-author, A Peacock in the Land of Penguins: A Tale of Diversity and Discovery
John Renesch argues with great passion and insight that business people can-- and must-- become active participants in designing a better future for the whole human race. He argues with heart, soul, and great powers of persuasion that business and social good can (and will) be reconciled in a 21st Century culture led by a responsible citizenry, responsible parents, and responsible consumers. And he demonstrates why business, as the most thoroughly globalized force on earth, can be a transformative force in creating a new consciousness and a new order. Challenging, well-thought out, and revolutionary. -- Sally Helgesen, author, The Female Advantage and The Web of Inclusion
John Renesch courageously weaves his personal journey into the dynamic pattern of global economic change. This dance between inner and outer realities carries us into the future. -- Patricia Aburdene, co-author, Megatrends 2000
John Renesch has become the lead participant observer of what is surely the most dramatic worldwide transformation in the history of this planet. He gives readers the essence of what we need to know to get through this transition with grace and service to our world and ourselves. He has distilled his personal experience with the wisdom of the thought leaders of our day into an essential guidebook for this historic journey. -- Michael Ray, Professor Emeritus, School of Business, Stanford University; co-author, Creativity in Business
John Renesch has created a work which I can say, from my own reading of it, will most assuredly serve the world--not just the world of business or non-profits or civic communities but, more important, our own personal inner world. I hope everyone will derive the spiritual benefit that I have experienced as a result of reading this book. -- James Autry, author, Love and Profit, The Art of Caring Leadership, and Real Power, Business Lessons from the Tao Te Ching
John Renesch has written a brilliant business book, a powerful and passionate page-turner which must immediately be read by every person who works for a living, from interns to CEOs, in every industry and profession. John's insights and profound prescriptions are as pragmatic as they are inspired, as practical as they are visionary. This book has the power to instantly transform the world, if we allow John's words to penetrate our minds, hearts, and souls. -- Robert Rabbin, author, Invisible Leadership, The Sacred Hub, co-author, Leadership in a New Era
John Renesch weaves a compelling case for why business must lead the transformation to higher levels of consciousness and spirituality needed to solve our global problems in the 21st Century. He provides a practical prescription to bring about a new paradigm for the 21st century as well as practical keys to accomplish it. -- George Starcher, Secretary General, European Baha'i Business Forum
John Renesch's book makes his personal journey into the future, a journey that has meaning and relevance for all of us. A remarkable achievement. -- Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business, USC, and co-author of Co-Leaders and Organizing Genius.
The future is our choice and making that choice is our responsibility, Renesch asserts convincingly. But we need a new mindset to turn crisis into opportunity and overcome our cynicism and sense of helplessness. To prove it, he provides priceless lists of things each of us can stop doing and things we can start doing to bring about a revolution of the spirit. -- Perry Pascarella, author, speaker, and former editor-in-chief of Industry Week magazine.
From the Publisher
Of all the books that Renesch has created over the past decade, this one sings with his own voice with more clarity and more passion than anything he's compiled. Anyone in the business world should read this book. It will most certainly awaken their humanity!
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Author, Getting to the Better Future: A Matter of Conscious Choosing, and over ten business anthologies, business futurist, writer, commentator, publisher, "John Renesch's Mini-Keynote" monthly newsletter (free from http://www.Renesch.com) and private coach/mentor for senior executives.
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A Beautiful Perspective of the Future of Business,
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In the words of an experienced entrepreneur, John eloquently and logically paints a clear picture of the future that business can help create. In this day where ideas can be instantly transmitted across the world at the speed of light and vast changes can be made almost overnight, John's sound logic and reasoning points the way for business to be an integral and in fact critical component of the evolution of humanity. John gently but clearly points out that we are responsible for the creation of our future, we have choices to make based on the information we have, and helps pave a pathway through the chaos and confusion that is so rampant today. John offers nothing less than a clear blueprint for how businesses can help serve society on a worldwide basis and to help create a sustainable, prosperous and abundant future for us all. John's brilliant mind and deep heart offers hope and inspiration to us all. Definitely a "must read" book for the new times that we are living in!
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"A must for system agents",
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Highly recommended reading for business leaders! Everybody still in possession of a certain degree of open-mindedness and hope for a better future will acknowledge that this book provides more than food for thought. It's a blueprint for action. The French writer, philosopher, and Nobel laureate (literature) Andre Gide (1869-1951) once said: "I do not know whether it will be better when it changes but I know it must be different in order to be good". John's Book helps all of us to shape the system to become good! Peter Sorg Head Group Relations Member of Senior Management Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc., Basel, Switzerland
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Great Road Map!,
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Great tools and ideas for those who feel like helping to improve our present reality and to start building one that works for all. Let's enjoy and use it!
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- Leadership in a New Era by John Renesch in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Back Matter
- The Global Brain Awakens by Peter Russell in Front Matter, page 19, and Back Matter
- Rediscovering the Soul of Business: A Renaissance of Values by Bill DeFoore in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
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