Conscious Business

Conscious Business

by Fred Kofman

Started: 11th January 2026

Summary

A guide to bringing awareness and personal values into the workplace. Kofman argues that consciousness is the main source of organizational greatness, and presents a framework of character attributes, interpersonal skills, and emotional mastery that together enable leaders to build businesses where people can pursue meaningful work with integrity.

Wednesday, 25.2.2026

Is this where LLMs picked up their famous sycophantic phrase and behavior?

Currently reading Conscious Business by Fred Kofman, a classic on values and authentic communication at work, and stumbled across this on page 57.

Page 57 of Conscious Business by Fred Kofman, with the phrase "You are absolutely right." highlighted.

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On Conscious Business by Fred Kofman (p. 57)

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