{"product_id":"freedom-at-workisbn-9781953295491","title":"Freedom at Work","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the leadership strategy for unlocking your team’s greatness.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eWhether it shows up as stress, top-down leadership styles, drama, or uncertainty, fear kills good decision-making, dampens morale, lowers employee engagement, and hurts bottom-line growth.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe good news is that there’s an antidote: \u003ci\u003eFreedom at Work\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this groundbreaking book, Traci Fenton brings together decades of original research, based on her team’s work with hundreds of top companies around the world, such as The WD-40 Company, Mindvalley, DaVita, Menlo Innovations, Zappos, HCL Technologies, and more, revealing the proven pathway to leadership success. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis powerful strategy will benefit any leader at any level in any type of organization, from entrepreneurs to mid-level managers to the C-suite.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFreedom at Work\u003c\/i\u003e is based on three key pillars: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   • \u003cb\u003eFreedom-Centered Mindset\u003c\/b\u003e: Break through limitations, make better decisions, and act with clarity and confidence \u003cbr\u003e   • \u003cb\u003eFreedom-Centered Leadership\u003c\/b\u003e: Lead yourself and others from a place of freedom rather than fear \u003cbr\u003e   • \u003cb\u003eFreedom-Centered Design\u003c\/b\u003e: Develop a world-class culture based on the 10 Principles of Organizational Democracy  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreedom at Work\u003c\/i\u003e is a revolutionary guide that will help make any organization high-performing and highly profitable, while creating a culture people love. This book will help passionate leaders weave freedom and democracy into our global tapestry through the way they run their teams and organizations—ultimately transforming our world for the better.“Ideals like freedom, self-determination, and democracy are too often shelved when we show up to work, where for some reason we too willingly accept a culture of surveillance and even fear. In this powerful and engaging book, Traci Fenton lays out how we can actually bring the ideals of democracy to our workplaces—and why everyone from CEOs to workers to communities stand to benefit.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Daniel H. Pink, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWhen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDrive\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTo Sell Is Human\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Centuries from now, when business school historians are seeking the source of truth for the undeniable renaissance in business thinking that occurred early in the 21st century, thinking that led to the flourishing of ideas, people, and profits in corporations around the world, they will find author Traci Fenton. Traci will be known as the indomitable soul and spirit fostering, over her lifetime, a movement towards freedom, democracy, and yes, even joy, in the context of work. Those historians will discover that every one of the vanguard businesses of the 21st century had well-worn copies of \u003ci\u003eFreedom at Work: The Leadership Strategy for Transforming Your Life, Your Organization, and Our World\u003c\/i\u003e on the shelves of their corporate libraries and the desks of their people. You, the enlightened leader, who has been searching for such inspiration and results, will have put this book there.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Richard Sheridan, CEO and Chief Storyteller at Menlo Innovations and author of \u003ci\u003eJoy, Inc. \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eChief Joy Officer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“If you’re not leading with freedom, you’re leading with fear. That’s the most striking message in \u003ci\u003eFreedom at Work\u003c\/i\u003e. We believe in the principles of \u003ci\u003eFreedom at Work\u003c\/i\u003e. Putting them into practice has helped us maintain our employee engagement of 93% and both grow our revenue and deliver value to our stakeholders.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Garry Ridge, CEO and chairman of WD-40 Company and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eHelping People Win at Work\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“The brilliant Traci Fenton taps into a concept that is missing today—not only in workplaces, but often in our daily lives: freedom. Embracing freedom in the workplace won’t just benefit your organization at every level, it will promote an important precedent that lets all individuals shine.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jamie Naughton Henriod, Former Chief of Staff, Zappos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Freedom-Centered Leadership shouldn’t be a novel concept, but it’s unfortunately far from the norm. This book is a step toward changing that, one organization at a time, and it couldn’t have come at a more crucial moment in our history. This book is as timely and practical as it is conceptually profound.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Kent Thiry, former CEO and chairman of DaVita\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Imagine a workplace where people were trusted in their work and given the freedom to make their own decisions. In this groundbreaking book, the fabulous Traci Fenton explores organizations at the cutting edge of freedom in the workplace. It is a book that could transform your workplace.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Henry Stewart, Chief Happiness Officer, Happy, and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Happy Manifesto\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Traci Fenton has had the courage of being firm on freedom, even before it was popular, and I am very happy she penned \u003ci\u003eFreedom at Work\u003c\/i\u003e to document her journey. She’s been a positive influence for me and many, many people and with this book she’ll inspire even more. Freedom and democracy never made it past the front door of businesses but the time has come to breach that barrier. This is a must-read, a guide to a healthier and sustainable future.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Matt Perez, cofounder of Nearsoft and author of \u003ci\u003eRadical Companies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Democracy at work does not mean ‘one person, one vote.’ It means that those in an organization have a significant say in how they work, when they work, and the conditions in which they work. This releases enormous energy and generates engagement. It makes the workplace better and more productive. Traci is a pioneer in this field and her book is full of examples that can be idea starters for any company.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Srikumar Rao, TED speaker and CEO of The Rao Institute\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Rarely do we ever see the power of a person fully alive, and even more rare is an organization pushing the boundaries of human potential. Freedom-centred leadership is the key to unlocking the power in an organisation and \u003ci\u003eFreedom at Work\u003c\/i\u003e is the guidebook to success. Traci’s insight has been inspiring leaders for decades and this book will brighten the eyes of those around them. We have implemented \u003ci\u003eFreedom at Work \u003c\/i\u003eprinciples when building our company which has enabled us to attract brilliant people and grow our value.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Mark Dowds, founder and CEO of Responsible\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eFreedom at Work\u003c\/i\u003e proves that smart and soulful ways to run an enterprise are not competing demands, they are complementary energies towards sustainable success. Traci Fenton gracefully tells the stories, crafts the models, and shares the practices that matter. This is the future of work.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Perry Timms, founder and Chief Energy Officer of PTHR, author of \u003ci\u003eTransformational HR\u003c\/i\u003e, and included in the 2017 \u003ci\u003eHR Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e “HR Most Influential List”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Traci Fenton makes a powerful argument, backed by research and common sense, that the workplace status quo needs to change—now. It is bad for workers, managers, society, or even the bottom line. Bringing freedom and democracy into the workplace is both long overdue and more practical than you think. Thankfully, Ms. Fenton also lays down a clear path—applicable in any workplace—of how to start the journey and stay the course.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Rodney North, host of the \u003ci\u003eWhy Worker Co-ops\u003c\/i\u003e podcast and former vice chair of Equal Exchange\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In\u003ci\u003e Freedom at Work\u003c\/i\u003e, WorldBlu founder and author Traci Fenton carefully marshals direct evidence, personal experience, and scholarship to build an irrefutable case for organizational democracy. She lays out a meticulous case, informed by history, philosophy, and a raft of compelling stories. Her jury of readers will be hard-pressed to not find in favor of \u003ci\u003eFreedom at Work.\u003c\/i\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Doug Kirkpatrick, founder and CEO of D'Artagnan Advisors and author of \u003ci\u003eThe No-Limits Enterprise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“For too long, workplaces have frustrated, constrained, and limited their most precious resource. Traci Fenton, a Thinkers50 Radar thinker, makes a compelling and practical case for a workplace revolution, one which puts people center stage and unleashes their potential, a revolution which sets them free and reinvents their organizations along the way.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Stuart Crainer, cofounder of Thinkers50\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTraci Fenton\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and CEO of WorldBlu, a global leadership company teaching top leaders and their organizations how to lead with the proven Freedom at Work™ leadership model. Traci and her team have transformed organizations such as The WD-40 Company, Mindvalley, DaVita, DreamHost, GE Aviation, and Zappos using freedom and organizational democracy rather than fear and control.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Traci is a globally recognized keynote speaker, author, and transformational coach to CEOs and leaders worldwide. As a “Thinkers50 Radar” award winner, Traci was called “a game changer in transforming the culture of organizations.” She was also named a “World-Changing Woman in Conscious Business” by SOCAP Global, recognized in Inc. magazine as one of the “Top 50 Leadership Innovators,” and honored as a Marshall Goldsmith “Top 100 Coach.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Traci frequently speaks worldwide to top leaders and their teams. She has spoken at numerous organizations such as Harvard, Yale, Yahoo!, and the US Naval Academy, and at events such as South by Southwest and TEDx. Her work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eFortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor, New York Times, Inc., BusinessWeek, \u003c\/i\u003eNPR, BBC, and media outlets around the world. Traci holds a BA in Global Studies and Entrepreneurship from Principia College and an MA in International Development from American University in Washington, DC.\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"BenBella Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305078247653,"sku":"NP9781953295491","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781953295491.jpg?v=1730759319","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/freedom-at-workisbn-9781953295491","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}