Book · 2007 · Business & Economics
The Heart Aroused
Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America
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David White w-h-y-t-e wrote a wonderful book a while back called the heart aroused and the Heart aroused is an attempt very ambitious it's attempt to use poetry to deal with corporate life a bit of an unimaginable really.
Why people recommend it
The Heart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America by David Whyte is a book that examines how poetry and ancient metaphors can help individuals navigate modern corporate environments, maintain their authenticity, and find deeper meaning in their professional lives. Russ Roberts brought up the book on EconTalk during the March 2023 episode featuring Kevin Kelly on advice, artificial intelligence, and technology. Roberts noted that he had recently mentioned the book by David Whyte, spelling out the author's name and calling it a lovely work. Roberts referenced Whyte's book again on EconTalk during the March 2023 episode featuring Zach Weinersmith on Beowulf and Bea Wolf. On that occasion, Roberts elaborated that Whyte had written a wonderful book some time ago attempting the ambitious task of using poetry to address the realities of corporate life, which he acknowledged might seem unimaginable at first glance. Through these discussions, Roberts highlighted the book's unique perspective on integrating artistic expression, emotional depth, and poetic wisdom into the often rigid structures of the modern business world.
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Russ Roberts David White w-h-y-t-e wrote a wonderful book a while back called the heart aroused and the Heart aroused is… 2
“yeah i mentioned uh recently uh the book The Heart aroused by David White and what that book is it's w-h-y-t it's a lovely book”
“David White w-h-y-t-e wrote a wonderful book a while back called the heart aroused and the Heart aroused is an attempt very ambitious it's attempt to use poetry to deal with corporate life a bit of an unimaginable really”
