
Connected Capitalism
How Jewish Wisdom Can Transform Work
David Weitzner(Author)
New Jewish Press
Published on 13. April 2021
Book
Hardback
264 pages
978-1-4875-0842-5 (ISBN)
Description
In our present state of disconnect and loss, Connected Capitalism offers us a deeper and more satisfying approach to both work and life.
What should our post-COVID work world look like?
In Connected Capitalism, David Weitzner shows us how to draw from the classic teachings of Judaism in order to positively transform our workplaces and our working lives. He outlines a philosophy that will empower the disenchanted to build a stable future in a world of crony capitalism, global pandemics, racial injustice, and social disconnect.
Weitzner, a professor of management who chooses to look beyond management and mindfulness, envisions a workplace based on the ancient Jewish practices of mitzvah, creating a space for meaningful moments with other people, and chavrusa, co-creating and working on endeavors together.
Combining these spiritual concepts with the voices of today's political strategists, business leaders, and artists, Connected Capitalism inspires us to approach our work with curiosity, engage with those who were once strangers, and tap into a hopeful and meaningful future.
What should our post-COVID work world look like?
In Connected Capitalism, David Weitzner shows us how to draw from the classic teachings of Judaism in order to positively transform our workplaces and our working lives. He outlines a philosophy that will empower the disenchanted to build a stable future in a world of crony capitalism, global pandemics, racial injustice, and social disconnect.
Weitzner, a professor of management who chooses to look beyond management and mindfulness, envisions a workplace based on the ancient Jewish practices of mitzvah, creating a space for meaningful moments with other people, and chavrusa, co-creating and working on endeavors together.
Combining these spiritual concepts with the voices of today's political strategists, business leaders, and artists, Connected Capitalism inspires us to approach our work with curiosity, engage with those who were once strangers, and tap into a hopeful and meaningful future.
Reviews / Votes
"For business leaders whose education and experience have focused only on profit and end results, Weitzner's book, as well as other works that he mentions, can provide some guidance in how to change the office dynamic."- Sheryl Pockrose (The American Israelite)
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Publishing group
University of Toronto Press
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 158 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
526 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4875-0842-5 (9781487508425)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
David Weitzner is an assistant professor in the School of Administrative Studies at York University.
Content
Acknowledgments
Introduction: It's Time for a Different Spirituality
Part One: Meaning in Work
1. Mindfulmess
2. Be Spiritual or Do Spiritual Work?
3. Mitzvah in the Workplace
Part Two: Connecting through Work
4. Transformational Cooperation
5. All "WE"s, Always
6. Connected Capitalism
Part Three: Wonder at Work
7. Curiosity Isn't Relevant
8. Elevating Forgiveness
9. Strategize for Hope
Notes
Introduction: It's Time for a Different Spirituality
Part One: Meaning in Work
1. Mindfulmess
2. Be Spiritual or Do Spiritual Work?
3. Mitzvah in the Workplace
Part Two: Connecting through Work
4. Transformational Cooperation
5. All "WE"s, Always
6. Connected Capitalism
Part Three: Wonder at Work
7. Curiosity Isn't Relevant
8. Elevating Forgiveness
9. Strategize for Hope
Notes