Not Doing The Art of Effortless Action Steven D’Souza & Diana Renner
- Written by Samantha Leimanis
We are engaged in a kind of “doing” that is more about effort and struggle, rather than “doing” that comes from a place of awareness, openness and presence. This is not only ineffective and unsustainable, but ultimately ends in stress, anxiety and burnout.
So many people today are struggling with the increasing pace of change and the constant, excessive busyness that comes with it. Many feel stretched, overwhelmed and exhausted, besieged by the demands of complex projects and workplaces.
Not Doing explores the limits and dangers of “doing” and how they play out in our lives and workplaces. It looks at what is driving, or contributing to, our excessive activity and what a different kind of “doing” might look like - one that is less about control and struggle, and more about well-being, harmony and creativity.
Daniel Pink, author of Drive, says: “Are you overwhelmed with busyness? See no way out from constant stressing and striving? These authors have a prescription for you – Not Doing. That doesn’t mean sitting back and letting life happen to you. Instead, it means something both bolder and more inspiring: Working with the energy of the situation, in tune with the environment, in a way that makes the best use of your limited resources. Try NOT DOING. It may be the best thing you’ve never done.”
About the authors
Steven D’Souza is an Executive Fellow for IE Business School, a consultant and the author of the bestselling Brilliant Networking (Pearson).
Diana Renner is senior facilitator and coach with Social Leadership Australia.
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Not Doing |
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The Art of Effortless Action |
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Steven D’Souza & Diana Renner |
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ISBN
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978-1-911498-49-0
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Publication date |
February 2018 |
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Net price |
£12.99 |
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Format |
216 x 138mm • Paperback • 292pp |
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Category BIC Classification |
Business/ Smart Thinking
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World |
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Rights |
All languages |
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