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The Soul of Enterprise: Business in the Knowledge Economy

Second interview with Peter Block

Jun 23, 2023
56:25

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  • Confronting freedom in organizational life leads to anxiety but is necessary for creativity and imagination.
  • Chosen accountability over reluctant accountability is crucial for fostering true responsibility and combating entitlement.

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Embracing Freedom and Anxiety in Organizational Life

Organizational life promises safety and predictability, with a traditional contract offering security in exchange for compliance. Peter Block challenges the culture of safety by advocating for freedom, highlighting the anxiety that comes with it. He emphasizes that embracing freedom involves a willingness to pay the price of anxiety, a necessary element for creativity and imagination to flourish.

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