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The Inner Edge : Effective Spirituality in Your Life and Work

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The title, preface and initial chapters excited me towards this book which i happen to browse in a local book store. I was quite excited and sometimes amazed by the clarity of presentation by the authors in the initial chapters which talks about life and its purpose, understanding and having your own "identity" and also about the side-effects of deep-rooted negative childhood habbits (unfinished business) which some people tend to carry along in their life unknowingly. The techniques to identify your strengths and small steps to be carried out to overcome the negative qualities are somewhat old but polished with new terminologies and jargons.
But I noticed a strange discontinuity in the authors presentation, when they jump into a new concept, so called "Quantum Decision Making (QDM)". The authors does not give good insight into QDM nor establish the relationship between the initial chapters and QDM. Hence overall we are introduced in lots new terms but without clear purpose and reasoning. The case studies of their approach has been clearly separated from the actual text, which was helpful to maintain the continuity in the discussion.
I would been happy or atleast understood the QDM concept better if a limited version of a CD or small visual guide was accompanied with this book. Because of this most of the latter part of the book goes over the head, when the authors talk about "icons", "multicolored 3D visualization" .. etc. Interesting/Useful initial chapters but poor second part.

Over the past 40 years I have read a bookshelf full of books offering guidance on how to feel more fulfilled, be more effective in working within organizations, etc., etc. Of the many books I have read on such topics, The Inner Edge is unique in assembling and organizing, in one book, the essential elements of what one needs to "have his or her act together" in a way that provides the reader a practical and systematic guide to make the most of who you are and deal more effectively with those around you - in family, social, and work settings.

The Inner Edge can be used in several ways including helping you figure out what to do with the rest of your life, and providing you with a practical and complete 10-20 minute daily routine to help you make each day as fulfilling and productive as possible.

This book helps us realize that we all have, and can tap into, inner spiritual strengths using our intuitive powers; but that to be freed up to access these inner strengths we first need to do three things...recognize and deal with (what the authors call) "unfinished business", take an insightful and honest look at who we are, and then set boundaries and priorities on the demands placed by others and ourselves on our time and energy.

Furthermore, The Inner Edge does more than help us in understanding these things; it is also a "how to" book. And in that regard the authors' use of "guided visualizations", particularly in helping us tap into our inner spirituality, makes The Inner Edge stand out.

While the book should be helpful to people in various stages in their lives, I think it is particularly valuable to people of any age going through a personal or job related transition; young people getting started in their careers, and people who will soon be leaving the traditional work place and are trying to deal with what to do with the rest of their lives.

I am a Management Psychologist and have worked for most of my career as a consultant to the senior management of corporations. In this role, I have had to produce results, or I wouldn't be aroune very long. As a result, my approach to areas such as career management and management effectiveness tends to be rather pragmatic and results oriented.

The above said, I consider Richard Wedemeyer's earlier book, "In Transition", by far the best book ever written on how to manage a career change. His most recent book, "The Inner Edge:
Effective Spirituality in Your Life and Work", is equally good, but I see it a little differently than he and his co-author. It is a far more probing examination of all the essential aspects of self-awareness. As such, it is a practical and realistic set of concepts and exercises which will prepare one to make a quantum leap in career effectiveness or which will prepare one for a book like "In Transition." Whether this is spirituality is another issue, but it is certainly very good, accessible psychology.

From the foreword by Dr. Jue's acquaintance, the Dalai Lama, through the inspiring practical exercises, I love this book! As a Transformative Coach, I am constantly fine tuning myself as well as offering new techniques to my CXO clients....I got instant clarity using the "Unfinished Business" exercise, and received powerful benefit in "keeping appointments with myself" by using the "I accept myself completely" daily affirmation. And, I find that the "Fully Functioning Adult" principle frequently pops up for me---as well as for my clients---reminding me to constantly be my Higher Self. So, thank you, Dr. Jue and Mr.Wedemeyer for enlightening the world with this exceptional book!

The Inner Edge could not have come at a better time. In a year filled with corporate greed and mismanagement, this book redefines what should be truly important in the world of business, and how to be successful and ethical at the same time. To have the Dalai Lama endorse it only reasserts the importance of the themes which resonate here. Ethics and spirituality do have a place in the business world, and if they can be successfully incorporated in the capitalist system, the world itself may become a better place. I especially liked the chapter on unfinished business, because it is often that which keeps us from developing into truly aware, healthy individuals. I only hope this book circulates throughout the business world, and maybe the greed-mongers will take a closer look at their own spirituality, and their effect on the community.

Unlike many books written for people in the world of business, this book really ties it all together. It not only talks about leadership, core values, and applying them, but also shows us why we don't and most importantly how we can, and why we must.

I recommend this book, as a strong must read for anyone working with or managing people.

With all the corruption being exposed in the business world it is refreshing to read a book that offers solutions that are both practical and easily applied. Every CEO should read this book. It will change your perspective about how we operate both consciously and unconsciously in our work, our world, and how intuition can be our best ally...

This book is a must read for all business people interested in really transforming the soul of the workplace.

As a business consultant, I couldn't agree more with the authors' insights and ideas.

The Inner Edge presents a common sense framework for improved personal and organizational effectiveness. The book is especially relevant in an era of intense scrutiny of corporate behavior and heightened expectations of ethical personal and professional behavior.

The book has an easy to use format with helpful tools such as self assessment exercises, guidelines and charts.

This book is a gift to those individuals seeking balance, meaning and authenticity in their personal and business lives.

The reader will learn how to access his or her own creative energy and inner-wisdom.

As students and practitioners of Dr. Jue's Quantum Decision Making paradigm we have experienced first hand profound and transformational life enhancing change both in our inter-personal and business relationships.

Conrad and Patricia Wilkinson,
Attorneys and business owners

Wilkinson & Wilkinson, A.P.C.

This is the most important book available today for executives who are wrestling with the balance of spiritual practice and bottom-line values in Corporate America. This book serves as an excellent guidebook for those who are sensitive to the value of time-honored spiritual practices as core to the success of their organization but who also want practical steps to re-introduce those values within the corporate setting. It describes perfectly the need for a re-awakening of spiritual growth and provides a blueprint for insight within the organization and within the person. As the co-founder of Madre Coffee & Tea, I grew personally from the guidance offered and have implemented many of the techniques within our organization.