In a world burdened with too much information, we are occasionally blessed with a genuinely new idea about how to perceive, think about, and act on our overly complex world. Scharmer's Theory U model of how to open our mind, emotions, and will to moments of discovery and mutual understanding is profound and much needed. Readers will be impressed not only by the depth of theory in this volume but also by the very practical approach that Scharmer provides us for enlarging our human capacity for growth. This will be an important book.
– Edgar Schein, Sloan Fellows Professor of Management Emeritus, MIT Sloan School of Management
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This book is a must-read for all who are interested in the emerging future of leadership theory and practice. Otto Scharmer´s Theory U takes you on an exciting deep dive into the true center of leadership as a process of inner knowing and social innovation. With many tested and practical exercises drawn from a rich background of disciplines, this book will help you to discover and follow the path towards mastery on your own leadership journey. It pushes the envelope of current leadership wisdom and invites you to explore the strongest leadership tool there is: yourself.
– Ralf Schneider, Head of Global Talent Management, PricewaterhouseCoopers
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Though many agree with Einstein's observation that "problems can not be resolved at the level of consciousness, that created them," the key question remains how to realize such a shift. Otto Scharmer's Theory U offers a unique integral perspective combined with a practical approach to addressing the mega-issues facing our world today.
– Jack Jacometti, Vice President, Global GTL Development, Shell International Gas Limited
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Scharmer's work helps us understand how groups of people can access states of "single intelligence" to find sustainable solutions to our most intractable social and economic problems. It adds to the growing evidence that we need the wisdom of the heart and the will as well as the mind to become truly effective in our work—and not a moment too soon.
– Peggy Dulany, Founder and Chair, The Synergos Institute
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The 24 principles and practices in Theory U provide an accessible yet revolutionary process of generating the practical results we so desperately need to take on the world's most essential challenges.
– Jeffrey Hollender, President and Chief Inspired Protagonist, Seventh Generation Inc.
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Theory U is destined to be one of the defining paradigms of the 21st century.
– Nicanor Perlas, recipient of the 2003 Alternative Nobel Prize and the UN Environmental Program Global 500
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We are using the Theory U method with diverse leadership teams in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. The impact on our organization is remarkable, but even more important is the amazing personal growth many leaders have experienced. Scharmer’s work has allowed them to experience a new approach to the world.
– Marcia Marsh, Senior Vice President Operations, World Wildlife Fund
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Otto Scharmer has given us a brilliant, provocative, and important book on the leading-edge of the "next big thing": integral thought. Highly recommended.
– Ken Wilber, author, A Theory of Everything: An Integral Vision for Business, Politics, Science, and Spirituality
