Philosophy Inc. / Progress in Mathematics (PDF)

This latest book from Professor Santiago Iniguez presents a collection of management ideas inspired by renowned philosophers. It provides a framework, as well of a series of business situations, for analyzing decisions from the perspective of values and principles. With insights on topics such as, how to gain respect at work, how to cultivate an optimistic outlook and how to shrug off failure, it offers timeless advice for managers that can be applied for their personal and professional development.

Offering a unique perspective and valuable insights on what leadership is, and the relevance of values and principles to becoming a successful, recognized manager, this book presents a thoughtful guide to anyone who wants to install meaning into their management practices and their lives.

Santiago Iñiguez de Onzoño is the President of IE University and Professor of Strategic Management, and a recognized influencer in global higher education. He was the first recipient (2019) of the Founders Award by Thinkers50, the prestigious global ranking of thoughtful leaders in Management. As former Dean of IE Business School he has played a leading role in business education. He was portrayed by the Financial Times as "one of the most significant figures in promoting European business schools internationally". He was the first European appointed as "Dean of the Year" by Poets & Quants (2017).

Iñiguez is one of the founders and board member of Headspring, a joint venture between IE Business School and the Financial Times, offering custom programs for companies. He also serves on the boards of EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development), Renmin University Business School (China), Antai Business School (Jiao Tong University, China), LUISS Business School (Italy), Mazars University (France), FGV-EASP Fundaçao Getulio Vargas (Brazil), and King Abdulaziz University (Saudi Arabia). He was the first European to become Chair of the Board of AACSB, the global association of business schools.

He is the author of The Learning Curve (2011), Cosmopolitan Managers (2016), and In An Ideal Business (2020), and co-editor of Business Despite Borders (2018), and Executive Education After The Pandemic (2021), all published by Palgrave Macmillan.