Awake at Work
35 Practical Buddhist Principles for Discovering Clarity and Balance in the Midst of Work's Chaos
$33.43
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
3 April 2006
Summary
A collection of pithy Buddhist slogans on how to approach everyday workplace stressors as valuable opportunities for growth and learning
When we think of work, we often think of drudgery, frustration, and stress. For too many of us, work is the last place in our lives we expect to experience satisfaction, fulfillment, or spiritual growth. In this unique book, Michael Carroll—a meditation teacher, executive coach, and corporate director—shares Buddhist wisdom on how to transform the co…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781590302729 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1590302729 |
| Author: | Michael Carroll |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 3 April 2006 |
| Weight: | 272g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 139mm x 17mm |
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Critics Review
“If you’re thinking about really showing up for the tens of thousands of hours you’ll spend working during your life, you’ll want to read this book.“—Shambhala Sun
“One of the best books ever written about practicing spirituality on the job.“—Spirituality and Health
“Highly recommended.“—Mandala
“Refreshingly practical and down to earth.“—The Beacon
“A revelatory book that brilliantly applies Buddhist principles to the life of work and vice versa.“—Warren Bennis, University Professor, University of Southern California, and author of On Becoming a Leader
“Michael Carroll does not just write about being awake at work; he has lived that awakening, thoroughly and inventively. His adaptation of Buddhist mindfulness to the complexities of modern employment is a singular and valuable accomplishment, giving us pithy exhortations and detailed instructions for being awake and aware in every workplace situation.“—Lewis Richmond, author of Work as a Spiritual Practice
“An invaluable guide to surviving—and thriving—in today’s demanding business environments. I’ve drawn on Michael’s brilliant and wise advice for years. Now everyone can benefit from his wealth of insight and experience.“—Deborah Dugan, president, Disney Publishing Worldwide
“A truly unique book. The wisdom that has been developed in two very different realms—that of business and spiritual practice—join together to create much richer insight and wisdom. Given the struggles of these times, these teachings are extremely important.“—Margaret J. Wheatley, author of Leadership and the New Science
About The Author
Michael Carroll
For over two decades Michael Carroll worked on Wall Street and in the publishing industry, holding executive positions at Shearson Lehman Brothers, Paine Webber, Simon & Schuster, and the Walt Disney Company. Founding director of AAW Associates, Carroll consults with major corporations on bringing mindfulness into the workplace. He is a longtime student of Buddhist meditation and an authorized teacher in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa. Carroll has taught mindfulness meditation at the Wharton School of Business, Columbia University, Kripalu, and the Cape Cod Institute.
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