Ubuntu!, Bob Nelson
Ubuntu!, Bob Nelson
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Ubuntu!
An Inspiring Story About an African Tradition of Teamwork and Collaboration

Author: Bob Nelson, Stephen Lundin

Narrator: Dominic Hoffman

Unabridged: 3 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/30/2010


Synopsis

A powerful story about the African philosophy of teamwork and collaboration that has the power to reshape our workplaces, our relationships with our coworkers, and our personal lives, written by the bestselling coauthor of Fish! and the bestselling author of 1001 Ways to Reward Employees.

John Peterson, a new manager in the credit department at a major big-box retailer, is struggling in his job. The people under him are not working as well or effectively as they need to, and his department is falling behind in meeting its goals. His only solution is to take on more work himself, burning the midnight oil and coming in most weekends to pick up the slack and keep his department above water.

When one of the employees stays behind to help him—a young man who came to America from a small village in Africa—he learns of the ancient wisdom and hidden power of the African philosophy of Ubuntu. Before long, it begins to change the way he thinks about the people he works with, about himself, and about how he runs his department and his life.

In an engaging and completely fresh narrative that holds a unique message for today’s business world, Ubuntu! shows us a way to overcome our fears, insecurities, and the “me-ism” that so often permeates our workplaces, and replace it with a culture of genuine respect and collaboration. It promises to take its place alongside Fish! and other business parables as the next bestselling classic in the business category.

About The Author

Dr. Bob Nelson is one of the nation's premier speakers and trainers, is a keynote speaker and lecturer at over 100 business events a year. Among his bestselling books is 1001 Ways to Reward Employees.  Dr. Stephen Lundin is a national and international speaker, writer, and entrepreneur.  He is the primary co-author of the bestselling Fish! books.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jeff on August 04, 2019

Quick read. Wish this philosophy permeated our society. Such value in seeing the connectedness in humanity. Would serve to curb the selfish nature that plagues every fiber of our individualism.......more

Goodreads review by Irene on December 08, 2017

Interesting! this book share the philosophy from Africa --> We are one human family Ubuntu = means we're all in this together! Several important principles on Ubuntu philosophy (love them all): 1. philosophy that considers the success of the group above that of the individual 2. ubuntu does not mean......more

Goodreads review by Bruce on December 06, 2015

Lundin and Nelson apply the African moral philosophy and worldview used by South African President Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu for larger concerns to the workplace. They stretch this out through a fictional story set in the corporate headquarters of a retail chain that sends a team to......more

Goodreads review by Leslie on July 23, 2010

Quick read--motivational book describing the merits of the African concept of Ubuntu for American corporations. Found myself thinking some of the ideas would be workable in my classes as well, especially the idea of 1) appreciating individuals for who they are and 2) recognizing their achievements.......more

Goodreads review by Fayette on April 27, 2013

Hard to argue with the concepts, but probably could have been explained concisely in about 10 pages.......more


Quotes

“The teachings in Ubuntu! can not only help us improve our relationships with others.  These teachings can help us make peace with ourselves and be proud of the way we are living our lives.”
from the foreword by Marshall Goldsmith, author of the New York Times bestsellers MOJO and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There