Second Innocence - Rediscovering Joy and Wonder (UK PROFESSIONAL GENERAL REFERENCE General Reference) - Softcover

Izzo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1576752631 ISBN 13: 9781576752630

Publisher: McGraw Hill / Europe, Middle East & Africa, 2004

Synopsis

John Izzo's concept of Second Innocence means recovering those feelings of enthusiasm, faith, presence, and curiosity associated with childhood and blending them with the knowledge and experience of adulthood. Through a series of compelling stories, he offers a collection of uncommon thoughts on common themes. the author's experience as a minister, teacher, author, corporate advisor, and leader of spiritual retreats provides a wealth of wisdom for this journey. In the spirit of Robert Fulghum and Garrison Keillor, Izzo shows that while love may disappoint, work may not satisfy, and suffering will occur, we can still transform ourselves by applying intentional focus to finding the wonder in the world and staying focused on what really matters.

About this title

About the Author:

John Izzo has devoted the past 25 years of his life and career to facilitating deeper conversations about values, work, life, leadership and success. He has worked with thousands of leaders, professionals and front-line colleagues to foster workplaces of excellence, purpose, learning and renewal. His clients have ranged from high tech to high touch, hotels to hospitals, and from government agencies to entrepreneurial start-ups. Drawing on his early work in ministry and thousands of programs on creating "Spirited Workplaces," Dr. Izzo challenges people to strive to live their values, connect with each other and to humbly balance achievement with fulfillment. Dr. Izzo is the author of three books Awakening Corporate Soul: Four Paths to Unleash the Power of People at Work, Awakening Corporate Soul: the Companion Team Workbook and Values Shift: The New Work Ethic and What it Means for Business. He has served on the faculties of The University of California -San Diego, and Kent State University. He has published over 60 articles and has been interviewed for publications including, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, the LA Times, Nurseweek, Working Woman, Redbook, Healthcare Forum Journal, American Medical Journal and has appeared on CNN, Wisdom Network, Canada- AM and ABC World News.

Synopsis:

Second Innocence is a book about rediscovering the wonder and joys of life at whatever age we find ourselves. Full of witty and provocative stories, it explores how to renew our life in four realms - daily life, faith, work, and relationships. Based on the author's own life and 25 years of experience as a minister, author and corporate advisor, it will inspire readers to take a fresh look at their lives. Both practical and compelling, it combines wonderful stories with a unique perspective on keeping our idealism and enthusiasm as we age.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill / Europe, Middle East & Africa
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1576752631
• ISBN 13: 9781576752630
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208