<p>The classic first edition of this book argued that organizations that place service above self-interest and practice a far-reaching redistribution of power privilege and wealth stewardship will succeed far beyond those with a narrower more selfish focus. As a successful managing strategy for corporate governmental and nonprofit organizations “stewardship” is fundamentally the spirit of partnership and service. Organizations that absorb the principles of stewardship will offer equity and partnership at all levels for its employees and managers who identify themselves as “stewards” will hold themselves accountable to all those over whom they exercise power. </p><p>In this revised and updated edition Block explores what has and has not changed in organizations and in the world in the twenty years since the first edition was published. He argues that the concept of stewardship is more relevant and necessary than ever and shows how the idea of stewardship can and must be expanded out from organizations into our communities societies and nations. Peter Block is one of our most provocative and original thinkers. Here he extends the scope of his insights to help us create not just productive and humane workplaces but vibrant communities an engaged democracy and a healthy planet. </p>
