Tuscany
September 13 - 20, 2019 // Trail Difficulty: easy to mOderate
Medieval villages, historical towns, castles and defense systems, country churches and beautiful abbeys are scattered all over the territory and the rolling yellow hills of Tuscany. This region of Italy is home to swatches of olive groves, wine soaked villages, scenic vistas, incredible food, and historic sites - including Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage city. In 2019, we took a step back in time as we walked through this region of Italy, explored its wine, wilderness, and walking trails.
Unlearning Walkshop
169,000 steps
17 Executives, entrepreneurs, storytellers, thought leaders, authors, and thinkers
7 towns in Tuscany (Florence, Montepulciano, Pienza, Bagno Vignoni, Montalcino, Buonconvento and Sienna)
1 Tree of Life, several hammocks
Watch the video to get a glimpse of the experiences, conversations, and impact from the 2019 Walkshop through Tuscany
What was the homework / reading for this trip?
For the Italy trip, we will discuss this book during our hike, as part of the theme on Unlearning.
“Part of the fun of Grant’s book is that he redeems behaviors we typically regard with puritan disdain. . . . Thought-provoking.”
—The New York Times Book Review
“Fresh research, counter-intuitive insights, lively writing, practical calls to action . . . Grant has a deserved reputation as an original thinker.”
—The Financial Times
“Grant’s latest looks set to join the required reading lists of many companies across America.”
—Wired.com
“[Grant] examines what successful non-conformists . . . have in common, all in an effort to help the rest of us learn how to do things like bust myths, speak truth to power, and avoid groupthink without getting sidelined.”
—The Washington Post
“Adam Grant is a serious social scientist, master storyteller and infectious optimist. . . . Originals is filled with fresh insights on a broad array of topics that are important to our personal and professional lives. Mr. Grant has an uncanny ability to infuse a familiar topic with deeper meaning and leave the reader feeling hopeful and a little exhilarated.”
—The New York Times DealBook