The Routledge Companion to Management and Workplace Spirituality by Marques, Joan -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Notes on Contributors Introduction Part I: Managing Spirituality from a Personal Stance

1 Understanding the Ripple Effect of Spiritual Behavior

The Spiritual Workplace: Reality or Not? Internal, Integrated, and External Aspects Internal, Integrated, and External Aspects Transforming the Workplace into a Spiritual One The Ripple Effect Final Note References

2 Operating from Our Authentic Self: Understanding Who We Truly Are

Introduction The Bhagavad Gītā and Upanişads: The Earliest Sources of Self-Knowledge The Need and Importance of Self-Knowledge Seeker Is the Sought Self-Knowledge: An Already Accomplished Fact Self-KnowledgeIs Self-Realization Parking the Ego at the Door: Key to Authentic Leadership What is Humility? Concluding Thoughts References

3 Managing Spirituality from a Personal Perspective

Defining Spirituality Inner Exploration Horizontal and Vertical Transformations Spirituality and Channeling References

4 Spirituality: A Personal Exploration

Spirituality: A Personal Exploration A Space of Freedom Spirituality from a Personal Perspective

5 Spirituality, Responsibility, and Integrity

Introduction Spirituality Workplace Spirituality and Spiritual Capital Conclusion and Future Research Directions References

6 A Spirituality of Imperfection: Recognizing and Rewarding Intelligent Failure

Introduction Intelligent Failure A Spirituality of Imperfection How to Develop Intelligent Failure Conclusion Note References

Part II: Spirituality, Religion, and Culture

7 Linking Spirituality to Religion

Introduction Origins of the Divide between the Sacred-Spiritual Multidimensionality of Religion and Spirituality Conclusion References

8 MSR 2.0: Spirituality Plus Religion

MSR 2.0: Spirituality Plus Religion Religion Defined The Nature of Belief Systems Starting Axioms Atheist Objectivism Christianity Secular Humanism/Scientific Naturalism/Atheism Buddhism Hinduism Axioms Should Be Explicit MSR 2.0 Notes References

9 Spirituality and Religion at Work: Christian Traditions in Action

A Christian View of Spirituality Managerial Implications Conclusion References

10 At the Intersection of Yoga and Leadership: Humility as a Practice

Introduction Yoga Practice and Leader Development Conclusion and Further Reflection Appendix References

Part III: Conscious Foundations of Spirituality

11 Turning Inward to Connect Outward: Paving a Motivational Path in Today’s Workplace

Where Did All the Meaning Go? Moving Toward a Solution Turning Inward to Understand Interbeing Conclusion References

12 Awakening Leadership: The Outer Reaches of Inner Space

Introduction Methodology Some Misconceptions about Creativity and Innovation Crossing the “Limit” The Call to Adventure—Individuation and Liberating Individual Creativity Implications Conclusion References

13 Workplace Spirituality and Wellness: An Organizational Neuroscientific Perspective

Introduction Defining Spirituality Conclusions and Implications for Theory and Practice References

14 Organizational Oneness: A Possible Vision or an Inescapable Reality?

Organizational Oneness: A Possible Vision or an Inescapable Reality? Oneness as a Concept Organizational Outcomes in Relation to the Oneness Principle Conclusion References

15 Emotional Intelligence and Work

Emotional Intelligence The Way Forward for EI References

16 Managing Spiritually Adverse People

Introduction Workplace Spirituality—Businessmen on their Knees Workplace Spirituality—God in Business Introducing Workplace Spirituality Coaching and Mentoring Leaders and Followers Spiritual Companies Culture and Climate Conclusion References

Part IV: Leadership and Spirituality

17 Leading With a Moral Compass

Introduction Toward Definitional Clarity A Moral Compass Influence, Power, and Persuasion Conclusion References

18 Mana and the Existence of Leadership

Mana and the Existence of Leadership Whakapapa—Divine Genealogical Order Narrating Existence and Identity Mana in Leadership Conclusion Acknowledgments References

19 Spiritual Leadership and its Emotional and Prosocial Consequences: A Review and Synthesis

Introduction Spiritual Leadership Conclusion References

20 Soft Skills and Spiritual Leadership

God and Business Spirituality at Work Instruments Research Findings References

21 The Role of Empathy in the Professional Workplace

Why Empathy, and Why Now? Internal Benefits for the Role of Empathy in the Workplace External Benefits for the Role of Empathy in the Workplace Conclusion References

22 Leading in Times of Cultural Diversity: Achieving Wellbeing, Inclusivity, and Organizational Performance

Introduction Why Achieving a Culture of Wellbeing and Inclusion is Critical for Performance The Values Required for Wellbeing and Inclusivity in Leading through Greater Diversity Creating and Embracing a Culture of Wellbeing and Diversity Conclusions References

Part V: Treading a Spiritual Path Toward Stakeholders

23 Where Ethics, Sustainability, and Spirituality Meet: The Holy Trinity or Dystopia of the Three Stooges?

Introduction Constrained to Our Human Nature Foucault and Chomsky, Essentialist and Non-Essentialist Human Values Essential to Human Essence Prosocial Ethical Values, Sustainability, and Spirituality Conclusion References

24 A Theoretical Approach to Spiritual Leadership in Public Organizations: Is Spiritual Leadership a Good Fit for Public Managers?

Defining Spiritual Leadership Differences between Administrative Leadership and Leadership in the Private Sector References

25 Applied Vedanta Philosophy: Improving Stakeholder Relations Through Inner Transformation

Introduction The Why and How of Managing Stakeholder Relations Carefully The Ancient Vedanta Philosophy and Its Link with Business Selected Vedantic Concepts for Better Stakeholder Relations Summary References

26 Spirituality as a Reflection of Value-Centeredness

Introduction Generational Differences The Future of Leadership in the Workplace Conclusion References

27 Integral Yoga as Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Leading Toward Sustainable Welfare (Shubh Laabh)

Introduction Social Entrepreneurship Yoga for Consciousness Development: A Way to Knowledge Creation Limbs of Yoga and the Three Aims of Life Enhancing Social Entrepreneurship through Yoga Principles Conclusion References

28 Institutionalizing Workplace Spirituality to Create an Ethical Climate

Introduction Workplace Spirituality Business Ethic Ethical Climate Creating an Ethical Climate through Workplace Spirituality Conclusion References

29 Leading With the Future in Mind

Introduction The Journey of Separation and Return Crossing the Threshold The Nested Mind Anticipating the Future References

30 A Time for US: Collectively Moving Toward Higher Consciousness

The Power of Love The Cause of Discontentment and the Need for Loving-kindness Stepping Up to Higher Consciousness A Time for Us Overcoming the Hurdles: Some Thoughts and Steps Toward Wakefulness References

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