What Philosophy Can Teach You About Being a Better Leader by Alison Reynolds & Jules Goddard & Dominic Houlder & David Giles Lewis Summary
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When philosophy meets boardrooms: four business school experts reveal how Aristotle, Kant, and Nietzsche offer solutions to today's leadership crisis. Discover why ethical frameworks outperform profit-driven management - the wisdom that's reshaping corporate culture after tech industry scandals.
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Philosophy's Wisdom for Modern Leadership
The modern workplace has a fundamental problem: dehumanization. Despite improved physical conditions since the industrial era, today's workers often feel like "cogs in someone else's machine." Surprisingly, Karl Marx's analysis of workplace alienation remains relevant despite his discredited economic theories. Consider Dolores, an HR manager whose once-autonomous operation was centralized by distant headquarters. Her team went from feeling ownership-"our business"-to merely following "Group Policy." Even senior partners like Barbara, despite their power and compensation, feel commoditized: "I feel like a cog in the machine," she admitted, surprised to realize it was technically her machine. While business schools traditionally focus on economics and psychology, philosophy provides the missing perspective by addressing what truly enables human flourishing beyond material wealth or positive feelings. Philosophy matters because it addresses what makes us fully human, in contrast to being treated as tools in organizational machinery. In a world where 85% of employees report feeling disengaged, this perspective offers a revolutionary approach to leadership.
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Authority as a Gift: The Upside-Down Leadership Model
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The Courage to Lead with Moral Purpose
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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