If Aristotle Ran General Motors: The New Soul of BusinessSince its hardcover publication in 1997, If Aristotle Ran General Motors has been one of the year's most talked about books, not only in the United States but around the world, where it has been translated into many languages. Author Tom Morris has emerged as one of America's most popular motivational speakers, bringing his inspirational message of ancient wisdom in modern business to thousands of employees at major companies like AT&T and Merrill Lynch. In 1998 Morris will give more than 100 keynote speeches at corporate seminars to further establish If Aristotle Ran General Motors as a must-read for anyone doing business today. |
Contents
Business Excellence and the Human Quest | 3 |
The Intellectual Dimension at Work | 25 |
Truth and Lies | 39 |
The Truth About Excellence A Powerful Idea | 48 |
The Aesthetic Dimension at Work | 69 |
Creativity and the Meaning of Life | 85 |
The Beauty of Business | 100 |
The Moral Dimension at Work | 115 |
The Challenge of Ethical Action | 126 |
Wisdom Virtue and Corporate Strength | 148 |
The Spiritual Dimension at Work | 169 |
Uniqueness and Union | 179 |
Usefulness and Understanding | 196 |
Creating Corporate Excellence | 208 |
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If Aristotle Ran General Motors: The New Soul of Business Thomas V. Morris No preview available - 1997 |
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