The Art of Retreats
Fabrice Desmarescaux
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Leaders need to upgrade their operating software if they are to be part of the solution and not the problem. In his insightful book, Fabrice offers a roadmap to translate contemplative practices into action for the greater good.
There are many versions of hope. The most authentic kind arises from wisdom, the love of wisdom, and a sense of its practical application. Fabrice Desmarescaux's vision is authentic in this sense and, so, also capable of inspiring. The need for leaders to make time for true interiority is proven here on the individual and the corporate level. Leaders shape the mood and destiny of those they are responsible for and so, the more authentic and humble they are, the more empowered and creative will be those they serve. This is a book for leaders to ponder in solitude and apply in meetings and interviews. It will support them in the lonely moments of hard decisions, help them see meaning in failure, and never lose the vital link with true hope.
Fabrice does an excellent job of mapping out a clear and concise roadmap for leaders to be a force for good, translating time-tested contemplative practices into action. He makes what is often an esoteric topic accessible for all leaders who are keen to have a more positive impact on their organizations and the world.