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A Farewell to Charles Handy
I recently read about Charles Handy's passing in the Wall Street Journal. Given his age, it isn’t surprising, but it still fills…
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The Elephant and the Flea: Reflections of a Reluctant Capitalist
"The Elephant and the Flea" is a compelling reflection on the transformation of capitalism and work. Handy's insights encourage us to embrace…
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Myself and Other More Important Matters
"Myself and Other More Important Matters" offers a rich tapestry of reflections and insights from Charles Handy’s life and career. His wisdom…
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Myself and Other More Important Matters by Charles Handy
Managing a business, or any organization, I came to see, was more practical art than applied science. Yes, there were some useful…
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Myself and Other More Important Matters – Charles Handy
Growth targets and dashboards can’t answer the bigger questions: What’s the point? What’s enough? What kind of leader do I want to…
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Beyond Certainty: The Changing Worlds of Organizations
Handy’s central idea is simple, but it’s not comfortable: the world of stable organizations, predictable careers, and linear progress is over. It’s…
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The Elephant and The Flea
Most people don’t choose their path. They inherit it. Handy is asking you to stop. Look at it. And decide if it’s…
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Gods of Management
The Gods of Management Charles Handy’s The Gods of Management is one of those books that gives you language for things you’ve…