The Power of Presence

by Peter M. Senge

Imagine how the world would change if we, individually and collectively, learned to access our deepest capacity to shape the future. This imagining is at the heart of The Power of Presence-a new way of thinking about change and learning that challenges us to stop "downloading" habitual notions and tap into the state of "letting come". According to Peter Senge, "That's when presence occurs. We shift from repeating past patterns and mistakes to transforming the emerging future." In his popular worldwide seminars, Peter Senge, author of the leadership classic The Fifth Discipline, has taught thousands how to use "presencing" to vastly enhance our ability to learn, create, and succeed. Now this pioneering thinker and MIT lecturer makes his process accessible to anyone-business and non-profit leaders, educators, social activists, and individuals-to bring about positive change in their lives and organizations. This original audio programme features: - The three processes necessary for transformational change: sensing, presencing, and realizing - Guided meditations and skill of "deep listening" to get into a state of calm, observant, and focused awareness - How these simple yet radical "inner shifts" are transforming businesses and cultures the world over. Rich with fresh insights and real-world applications, The Power of Presence shows us how to let go of our cherished "truths" and respond to the ever-changing truth of each moment.

Genres: Leadership, Nonfiction, Business

1 pages, Audio CD

First published August 1, 2008

About the author

Peter M. Senge is a senior lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also founding chair of the Society for Organizational Learning (SoL), a global community of corporations, researchers, and consultants dedicated to the "interdependent development of people and their institutions."
--from the author's website

Reviews

[Gunjan Juyal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Concise, crisply and clearly conveys the author's views on the topic. A good introduction to "presence" and its significance in organizational change, in our attitude towards others.
I listened to the audio book version narrated by the author himself. He is always such a pleasure to listen to - the authenticity and conviction makes it so very engrossing, almost as if he's directly speaking to you!

[Weronika · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is a huge possibility this book will change your life for a happy one. It gives you basics for mastering to be a human.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listened to in audio

A fascinating exploration of Presence, learning and the world in which we live

I will definitely listen again