Paths of Meaning: Never Surrender the Will to See for Yourself., Filli Christian

PATHS OF MEANING is a book about growth and development, with a slightly rebellious flair, calling on readers to never surrender the gift of inquiry and wonder. Part heuristic, part anecdotal and part contemplative, it examines the crucial role that symbolic thought and creativity have played in the evolution of our species, and how this uniquely strange and evocative ability may hold the key for designing our present and future. It celebrates the full spectrum of human capacity, and asks us to gauge the degree to which we cherish - or downplay - our talents and passions. It questions the sincerity of corporate mantras such as doing well by doing good, eliciting a clear distinction between value creation and the now popular yet wobbly stakeholder value narrative. It analyzes some of the remarkable qualities that make up effective leaders and teams, and points to the essential ingredients that might help us maneuver through life with greater personal courage and professional resilience.