The Spiritual Dimension of Leadership; 8 Key Principles to Leading More Effectively

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Copyright: 2/16/2006

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This book illuminates many of the core values, beliefs, and principles that can guide, sustain, and inspire leaders during difficult times. These values and principles have underlying spiritual roots. The more aware of them you are, and the more you express them in leadership practice, the more effective you become.

Foreword

Dawna Markova

Preface

xiv

Acknowledgments

xviii

About the Authors

xxi

Introduction

xxiii

1. The Principle of Intention

(19)

Intention Is a Fundamental Principle of Enlightened Leadership

(1)

Thought Is More Important Than You Think

(1)

When Thought Becomes Prayer

(1)

Spoken and Written Words Are Keys to Manifesting Your Intention

(3)

Leaders Must Align Their Actions and Intentions

(2)

Enlisting Spiritual and Nonspiritual Forces to Manifest Your Intentions

(3)

Using Your "Third Eye" to Manifest Intentions

(1)

Leaders Use Attention to Focus the Lens of Intention

(2)

Leaders Focus Energy to Manifest Their Intentions

(2)

Summary

(1)

2. The Principle of Attention

(21)

Attention Is One of the Key Principles for Enlightened Leaders

(3)

The Role of Attention in the Thinking of Enlightened Leaders

(2)

The Role of Attention in the Doing of Enlightened Leaders

(2)

The Role of Attention in the Being of Enlightened Leaders

(2)

How Enlightened Leaders Maximize Time on Task

(2)

How Enlightened Leaders Focus Power and Energy

(2)

How Attention Serves as a Magnet for Enlisting Others

(1)

How Enlightened Leaders Keep Their Focus

(2)

How Enlightened Leaders Use Images to Communicate

(3)

Summary

(1)

3. The Principle of Unique Gifts and Talents

(17)

Leaders Need to Be Aware That Everyone Has Unique Gifts and Talents

(2)

Discovering and Developing Everyone's Unique Gifts and Talents

(2)

How to Help Others Cultivate Their Unique Gifts and Talents

(4)

Enlightened Leaders Facilitate the Sharing of Unique Gifts and Talents

(1)

How Enlightened Leaders Extend Unique Gifts and Talents

(1)

How Uniqueness Contributes to the Tapestry of Life

(2)

How the Divine Helps to Clarify Life's Purpose(s)

(2)

Summary

(1)

4. The Principle of Gratitude

(19)

Having an Attitude of Gratitude

(1)

The Importance of Being Mindful of Life's Blessings

(2)

The Effect of Showing Gratitude for Help and Support

(1)

The Importance of Being Grateful for Progress

(2)

Enlightened Leaders Are Grateful for Obstacles and Adversaries

(3)

Showing You Are Grateful for Love Received

(1)

Showing You Are Grateful for Love Accepted

(1)

Showing You Are Grateful for the Opportunity to Help Others

(1)

How You Can Show You Are Grateful for Your Gifts and Talents

(2)

About Being Grateful

(1)

Enlightened Leaders Experience Boundless Gratitude

(1)

The Importance of Being Grateful for Divine Guidance

(1)

Summary

(1)

5. The Principle of Unique Life Lessons

(15)

Using the Experiences of Daily Life to Grow Personally and Professionally

(2)

People Are Given Life Lessons to Promote Spiritual Growth

(1)

Problems Are Actually Opportunities in Disguise

(3)

Clouds Do Have Silver Linings

(1)

Learning Life's Lessons the Hard Way or the Easy Way

(2)

Using the Weaknesses Within Strengths to Understand Life Lessons

(2)

Mastery of Each Life Lesson Opens a Gateway to the Next

(1)

Endings Create the Opportunity for New Beginnings

(1)

Summary

(1)

6. The Principle of a Holistic Perspective

(17)

Spiritual Truths in the Story of Three Blind Men and the Elephant

(3)

Enlightened Leaders Are Aware That Everything Is Connected

(2)

The Butterfly Effect and Its Implications for Leaders

(2)

Leaders Must Know How the Parts and the Whole Are Related

100

(2)

Fractals Can Be a Valuable Tool for Leaders

102

(2)

A Holographic Perspective Is a Valuable Tool for Leaders

104

(1)

The Spiritual Lessons of Oneness, Unity, and Holistic Thinking

104

(3)

Summary

107

(2)

7. The Principle of Openness

109

(20)

Openness Is an Important Principle for Leaders

110

(3)

The Spiritual Aspects of Openness

113

(1)

Enlightened Leaders Create Open Systems

114

(3)

Leaders Must Be Open to Many Things

117

(3)

Opening Your Heart and Mind

120

(4)

How Openness Maximizes Growth and Creativity

124

(2)

Why Openness Is the Key to Creating Infinite Potentiality

126

(2)

Summary

128

(1)

8. The Principle of Trust

129

(19)

Why It Is Important for Leaders to Be Trusting

131

(3)

Why It Is Essential for Leaders to Be Trustworthy

134

(2)

Why It Is Important to Trust Yourself

136

(2)

Trusting Your Higher Self

138

(3)

Enlightened Leaders Must Learn to Trust the Universe

141

(3)

Why It Is Important to Give Trust as a Gift Whenever Possible

144

(3)

Summary

147

(1)

Selected Bibliography

148

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