Aspirations of Greatness: Mapping the Midlife Leader's Reconnection to Self and Soul

by Jim Warner

Overview

This book about mid-life transition chronicles the journey-toward-aliveness of nine Western-culture leaders whose life purpose has been either lost or dulled by "success". Their evolving stories bring to life the book's themes and models for finding a sense of meaning and passion in one's life amidst the major crises and dilemmas that businesspeople face very day.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781483573151
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	06/27/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Jim Warner attended the University of Michigan and Harvard Business School. At age 29 he founded a software company on a shoestring, grew it, and sold it successfully at age 42. He then took a 3-year sabbatical to reconnect with his family and with himself, and to begin his personal transformation from businessman to whole-life guide. Today, Jim’s mission is to guide committed individuals, couples, and families through core-level, whole-life transformations leading to greater personal awareness, a passionate sense of life purpose, authentic, intimate relationships. He has counseled and guided over 2,500 CEOs, executives, and professionals who are navigating difficult personal and business transitions. Jim's other publications include: "Facing Pain — Embracing Love" and "The Drama-Free Office," and the audio series, "When Having It All Isn't Enough." Jim and his family live in Boulder, Colorado — USA.

Table of Contents

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

I: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE BROKEN.

1: The Author s Rise and Fall.

2: The Betrayed Executive.

3: The Breakaway Entrepreneur.

4: The Professional.

5: The Family Business Heir.

6: The Maverick.

7: The Small Company Partner.

8: The Minister.

II: MIDLIFE MELTDOWNS.

9: Commitment, Focus, Success.

10: Disillusionment and Breakdowns.

11: Denial, Diversions, Escapes, Explosions.

12: The Edge, Numbness, and Breakthroughs.

III: UNDERSTANDING THE SOUL.

13: Understanding the Soul Introduction.

14: Our Inner Advisors.

15: The Sovereign.

16: The Warrior.

17: The Magician.

18: The Lover.

19: Energy.

IV: ALIVENESS.

20: Transformation.

21: Surrender, Gratitude, Action.

22: Greatness.

Appendix A: Research Summary.

Appendix B: Leadership Skills and Shadows Assessment.

Appendix C: Clean Talk A Model for Dealing with Conflict.

Appendix D: OnCourse International Retreats and Coaching.

Notes.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

Through the stories of eight successful but ultimately unhappy business leaders, Jim Warner - himself a successful entrepreneur and executive coach - describes the midlife journey required to move from financial and career success to personal happiness. While the prominence of religious goals - "reconnecting with God" - won't work for everyone, many dissatisfied midlife leaders will be inspired to act on their feeling that "there's got to be more to life than this." Copyright (c) 2002 Soundview Executive Book Summaries

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