Charlotte von Bülow
Envisioning a future by paying attention to the past: Rediscovering the work-of-leisure
von Bülow, Charlotte; Simpson, Peter
Abstract
Populist movements are inherently reactionary, motivated by dissatisfaction with the status quo (Albertazzi & McDonnell, 2008). One source of dissatisfaction in the West over the last decade has been a decline in prosperity alongside an increase in demands for improved performance - a combination that does not sit well with the organisational mantra of achieving more for less. Whilst some political leaders choose to fuel these reactionary dynamics, the opportunity for a more radical leadership intervention in (re-)discovering a desired future is lost.
In this paper we will interrogate the acquisitive busy-ness that is endemic in modern society and consider the place of an ancient understanding of the work-of-leisure (Pieper, 1952). This contrasts with a desire for 'free' time, an alienated form of leisure that lacks philosophical insight (Allen, 1989). We ask, 'How might leadership contribute to a populist movement that re-envisions a quality of life based on communal wisdom rather than materialistic acquisition?'
Citation
von Bülow, C., & Simpson, P. (2017, December). Envisioning a future by paying attention to the past: Rediscovering the work-of-leisure. Paper presented at International Studying Leadership Conference 2017
Presentation Conference Type | Conference Paper (unpublished) |
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Conference Name | International Studying Leadership Conference 2017 |
Start Date | Dec 10, 2017 |
End Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
Acceptance Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
Publication Date | Jan 1, 2017 |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Keywords | leadership, leisure, organisational practice, philosophy, productivity, work |
Additional Information | Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : International Studying Leadership Conference 2017: 'Leadership, Dissent, and Disobedience: Leaders and Followers in a Populist Age' |
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