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  • Choosing Service over Self-Interest
  • By: Peter Block
  • Narrated by: Sherman Allen
  • Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (8 ratings)
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Summary

The classic first edition of this book argued that organizations that place service above self-interest and practice a far-reaching redistribution of power, privilege, and wealth stewardship will succeed far beyond those with a narrower, more selfish focus. As a successful managing strategy for corporate, governmental, and nonprofit organizations, “stewardship” is, fundamentally, the spirit of partnership and service. Organizations that absorb the principles of stewardship will offer equity and partnership at all levels for its employees, and managers who identify themselves as “stewards” will hold themselves accountable to all those over whom they exercise power. 

In this revised and updated edition, Block explores what has and has not changed in organizations and in the world in the 20 years since the first edition was published. He argues that the concept of stewardship is more relevant and necessary than ever, and shows how the idea of stewardship can and must be expanded out from organizations into our communities, societies, and nations. Peter Block is one of our most provocative and original thinkers. Here, he extends the scope of his insights to help us create not just productive and humane workplaces but vibrant communities, an engaged democracy, and a healthy planet.

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Critic reviews

"An original and profound new view on how to run organizations… Block transcends all extant leadership literature." ( Library Journal)
“Reaching for the stars, [Block] constructs a productive business/industry model under which increasingly empowered employee/workers establish a new category of partnership and accountability that will render traditional management hierarchies almost obsolete.” ( Publishers Weekly)
“Stewardship is visionary, hopeful, and practical. Block calls for a whole new way of thinking about the workplace - and then takes the reader through very tangible steps for getting there.” ( Scientific American)

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