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Hi all, Piers has let me know that his publisher has agreed to give a discount to AACORN members who wish to purchase "The Illusion of Leadership." Here's the details: The Illusion of Leadership (978-0-230-20199-6) is available to members of AACORN at a special discounted price of £20.00, plus postage and packing (RRP £25.00). To claim enter reference code WAACORN2008a at the checkout when ordering online at http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=287119 <http://www.palgrave.com/> , or by email: [log in to unmask] Offer expires 31st December 2008. - Steve On 11/25/08 11:50 AM, "timstockil" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I've read it too and agree absolutely with what you've written, Steve. I > think the sections on embodied knowing are the most powerful part of the > book, though there are also some fascinating insights into Piers' techniques > and processes which, if you haven't had the pleasure of experiencing them at > first hand, are hugely effective. In particular, look out for his > description of image theatre. > > I wasn't so keen on his dismissal of the effectiveness of Forum Theatre, > though! > > Tim Stockil > Director > > > We are proud to have won two National Training Awards for a major Forum > Theatre Project on values and behaviours which we delivered for a valued > client last year > > Ci: Creative intelligence > +44 (0)7970 22 44 75 > www.creativeintelligence.uk.com > > Ci creates and delivers imaginative courses and workshops for organisations > in Britain and abroad. > > . > > -----Original Message----- > From: Aesthetics, Creativity, and Organisations Research Network > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Taylor, Steven S. > Sent: 25 November 2008 15:58 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: The Illusion of Leadership > > Hi, > > I've just finished reading Piers Ibbotson's new book, "The Illusion of > Leadership." I loved it and I think most AACORNers would as well. Piers > writes eloquently about the difference between art and business and how the > embodied knowing of the theatre can inform business leadership. Along the > way he makes a delightful critique of modern business. > > Has anyone else read it, yet? > > - Steve > > Steven S. Taylor, PhD > Associate Professor > Worcester Polytechnic Institute > Department of Management > 100 Institute Rd > Worcester, MA 01609 > USA > +1 508-831-5557 > [log in to unmask] > Steven S. Taylor, PhD Associate Professor Worcester Polytechnic Institute Department of Management 100 Institute Rd Worcester, MA 01609 USA +1 508-831-5557 [log in to unmask]