The Living Organization: Spirituality in the Workplace [Paperback]

William A. Guillory Ph.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 4, 1997

In Spirituality in the Workplace, internationally renowned consultant and corporate trainer Bill Guillory unveils a powerful new approach to business that is both ground-breaking and highly practical. Through true life examples and well-tested learning models, the author reveals how to access and more fully utilize such key elements of spirituality as wisdom, service, creativity, and passion to ensure your long term success. The book also explores the driving motivations and needs of people today, while providing a revealing forecast of what the future holds for individuals and organizations alike. Praised by some of corporate America's most respected leaders, this book is considered by many as a survival handbook for business in the 21 Century.

Product Details

• Paperback: 172 pages
• Publisher: Innovations International www.innovint.com; First edition (October 4, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0933241143
• ISBN-13: 978-0933241145
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,059,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A candidate for the best of the genre, August 6, 2000

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D. Steel (Salt Lake City, UT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Living Organization: Spirituality in the Workplace (Paperback)

With the increasing trend to introspection in Western society and inquiry into sources of personal meaning in all areas of one's life, it is not surprising that the place of spirituality in the workplace is also being examined. The past 5 years have seen a number of books appear on the subject; many of them fall into a couple of categories: they are broad and fuzzy surveys of the topic, or they try to define what spirituality SHOULD look like. This is inherently flawed because spirituality is a manifestation of personal belief and a reflection of corporate culture. Dr. Guillory's book is one of the very few I have seen to take a different, and I feel proper, approach. First, Dr. Guillory is by training a chemist and yet he tackles a nebulous topic like spirituality with ease and familiarity. He effectively applies a scientific rigor to treatment of the subject but never becomes preachy or inaccessable. The volume is clearly written, well organized, and has a VERY strong take-away for the reader, who can complete exercises in the book to the formation and manifestation of a personal belief system and apply that to a work setting. Throughout the process, Dr. Guillory seems to accompany and guide the reader through the exercises. It is as if he is writing from within a spiritual context, rather than standing on the outside looking in. This volume has a wonderful mix of information and applications, as well as illustration of schematic and thought-models, that serve as a springboard for further inquiry. I found this book stayed in my head long after I had closed the cover. The examples of how corporate leaders had developed their own corporate spirituality were inspiring and believable. In conclusion, I loved this book because it was practical, direct, entertaining, and enlightening. It is a roadmap and guidebook that others can use to navigate through a murky topic with ease.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, October 19, 2000

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Donna Dunning (Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Living Organization: Spirituality in the Workplace (Paperback)

Spirituality in the Workplace is a truly inspirational book that encourages individuals and organizations to incorporate their values and spirituality into their work endeavers. The powerful ideas inside this book show how we can align the spiritual, mental and physical components of our lives to become more fully functional in the workplace. Although the focus is on values and individual development, Bill also makes a strong business case for using these principles to create excellence within an organization. His real life examples and creative insights make this a interesting and motivating read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Living Organization - Spirituality in the Workplace, October 7, 2000

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Eileen Bott (Salt Lake City, Ut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Living Organization: Spirituality in the Workplace (Paperback)

Reading Dr Guillory's book, I found myself looking at a totally new arena in the workplace. Many concepts and thoughts that can improve employees relations at any level in an organization. Much, much more then the trendy books recommended by most of corporate America today. A "must read" book for those looking for the missing connection.