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The Congruent Life: Following the Inward Path to Fulfilling Work and Inspired Leadership First Edition

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From Dagwood to Dilbert, the past fifty years haven't seen muchevolution in our attitudes toward work. Too many of us stillbelieve that our work selves and our real selves, our professionaland personal lives, are separate entities. This book is about howthat concept is slowly, but surely, changing. It is about why it ischanging. And, most important, it is about why it must change. C.Michael Thompson takes a compelling look at the connection betweenour inner lives and our work lives and shows how the development ofthe individual spirit can trigger not just personal fulfillment,but much-needed organizational change.

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"The Congruent Life is by far the clearest and most comprehensiveexamination of the intellectual, emotional, psychological, andspiritual imperatives that provide the fertile soil in which a richinner life and a successful business career can grow together."--James A. Autry, author of Real Power: Business Lessons from theTaoTe Ching

"This is a masterful book, at once challenging and encouraging, authoritative and innovative. Thompson's ideas are profound and hisresearch is impeccable, engaging and rich with practicalapplications." --Gerald G. May, author of Will and Spirit and TheAwakened Heart

"Spirituality and work is a popular topic these days, but few whotalk or write about it do so with the grounding and insight thatMichael Thompson has to offer. Thompson provides a guide to thesubject that is sound in its scholarship, compelling in itspresentation, and immediately applicable to contemporary lives."--Parker J. Palmer, author of Let Your Life Speak and The Courageto Teach

"Among all the books that have been appearing on this subject, Michael Thompson's voice is one of the calmest, wisest, and mosthelpful I know. He has something significant to say on every aspectof the subject." --Peter B. Vaill, author, Spirited Leading andLearning: Process Wisdom for a New Age

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Amidst the chaos and complexity of our daily lives, most all of us feel the need for a deeper sense of meaning. And more and more of us are searching for that meaning in the offices where we spend the majority of our waking hours. In The Congruent Life, consultant and counselor C. Michael Thompson weaves together the disparate strands of spirituality, depth psychology, and adult development theory to explore what this search consists of, what we may encounter along the way, and what the implications will be for our lives and our organizations. Thompson reunites two subjects that have long been separated--what we do for personal fulfillment and what we do for a living. He traces the history of this separation and examines how a change in our attitudes toward work and a shift in our definition of spirituality can lead us back to a more congruent life. Spirituality, as Thompson defines it, is not adherence to any particular creed or dogma, but a life orientation that creates meaning and purpose in all aspects of our lives, including our work lives. Good leadership is the fruit of that life orientation, rather than a set of skills and competencies. Thompson shows that leadership is a process of growth and maturation fed by the leader's inner spirit and he explains how such inspired leadership is essential in meeting the challenges the future holds for businesses, non-profits, and organizations of all types.Thompson's insights are interwoven with case studies from his work as an executive coach and spiritual director. Each chapter contains questions and exercises for further reflection. Thompson concludes the book with recommended practices, disciplines, and resources that will help readers and their organizations enjoy the outer fruits of a richer inner life.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jossey-Bass; First Edition (January 28, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 300 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0787950084
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0787950088
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.18 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches
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C. Michael Thompson is management consultant, attorney, writer and executive coach. Prior to founding his own consulting firm, he was on the adjunct faculties of Duke Corporate Education and the Center for Creative Leadership. He is also a licensed attorney and certified legal mediator who has served as senior counsel to a Fortune 100 company and as assistant dean of a prominent business school. In addition to his two books of non-fiction, he enjoys writing historical fiction, with his award-winning screenplay "Coldwater" now under option with Maurice Davis Films. Michael and his wife, Jane, make their home in Winston-Salem and Sunset Beach, North Carolina. He can be reached by email at cmtwsnc@aol.com.

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Jasper Welch
5.0 out of 5 stars As the title says, the Congruent Life!
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2016
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One of the best books on integrating your personal spiritual life and work/life ministry. Excellent leadership and personal development tools and stories of what work and what gets in the way. I use this as a resource for many of my executive coaching clients as "one of the essential books" that they read and digest. J Welch
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Paul G Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
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I had to read this book for an organizational leadership class and I can honestly say this book really hit a home run for me. This book is son enlightening and fun to read that it truly changed the outlook on how I see certain things. I am in the middle of reading it a second time and I am picking up things that I have missed the first time. I recommend this book for everyone.
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Anne C. Hagman
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful service
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I purchased this book for school - Gonzaga University - Masters of Organizational Leadership. It arrived quickly. I was marked up with a high-lighter, but that is a risk I take buying a used book.
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Edward A. Loucks
5.0 out of 5 stars A Bold Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2000
In this bold book, courageously written by an author who has tasted business success and found it bland, we are challenged to rethink the values we have been taught since preschool-that "success" is measured in quantitative terms, that "happiness" is having the most toys, and that "making it" in business means you have to sacrifice all other aspects of your life-especially the spiritual aspect. He quickly points out that "spiritual" and "religious" are not the same thing. Then he makes a strong case for the idea that, to be an effective leader of an organization, one must be a "deeply spiritual" person. Instead of seeing how fast we can fly around the light bulb, we must consider the value of solitude, of reflection, of self-knowledge, of acknowledging that the world does not revolve around us. Instead, we can live the congruent life only when we connect with a power beyond our own. He makes it clear that all of the world's great religions-Judaism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism, call for this connection. Being spiritually connected does not guarantee business success. Spiritual connection guarantees that, whether or not you are "successful", your life will be richer, more satisfying, more congruent-and the lives of those around you will be enriched as well. You will be a true leader-a servant leader.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Catalyst for Change
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2001
I had the great fortune of meeting Michael Thompson at a Leadership course I was attending, and after spending several hours with him, I realized he had a message to deliver to me and to others. I picked up his book, The Congruent Life, and after reading it and re-reading it, I was able to start to make sense of my place in life. Reading this book has been a catalyst for change in my life.
For the masses out there looking for meaning in their work, for those feeling disconnected and lost, Michael Thompson has crafted a resource that will not only help you find your way, but will help you understand why you were lost to begin with. He not only points you in the right direction, but gives you the map and compass.
The Congruent Life is the single best resource I have come accross addressing spirituality, the meaning of work, developmental theory, and personal growth.
The Congruent Life sits on my desktop, right next to M. Scott Peck's The Road Less Traveled. Do yourself a favor, and pick it up.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So Helpful
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2000
I am the co-owner of a growing software supply company. As you may have guessed, my business does not leave much time for private time, much less time for spirtual reflection. However, I attended a business conference and was recommmended this book. I can not stress enough how helpful it has been. My life feels fufilled - it is now "connected." I no longer feel as if I am leading two lives: one at the office,and one at home. I would recommend The Congruent Life to anyone who feels that their business leaves them cold.
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