Managing by the Bhagavad Gītā

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Drawing upon the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gītā, a philosophical-spiritual world classic, this professional book highlights the spiritual and moral dimensions of management using an inside-out leadership development approach. It interprets the Bhagavad Gītā’s teachings on the personality types and psychological makeup of managers and employees; self-knowledge and self-mastery; and the leadership concepts of vision, motivation, and empowerment. This book covers topics such as training of the mind, ethical leadership, communication, stress management, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Collectively, the enclosed contributions provide managers with an enhanced outlook on management functions such as leading, planning, organizing, and controlling in today’s organizations, particularly those run by knowledge workers.  Management research in the 20th century has mainly focused on the industrial paradigm characterized by a hierarchical structure of authority and responsibility with an individualistic focus on the personality of the manager. However, this traditional paradigm cannot solve many of the problems that confront leaders and mangers today. Recent studies have shown that values traditionally associated with spirituality—such as integrity, honesty, trust, kindness, caring, fairness, and humility—have a demonstrable effect on managerial effectiveness and success. Although traditionally interpreted as a religious-spiritual text, the Bhagavad Gītā teaches these values which can be  extrapolated and applied to practical management lessons in today’s corporate boardrooms.  Applying the text of the Bhagavad Gītā to the context of management, this book views the manager as an “enlightened sage” who operates from higher stance, guided by self-knowledge and self-mastery. It demonstrates how character is the key ingredient for effective management and leadership. This book is therefore applicable to all managers, from first-line to CEOs, in their management and leadership roles in organizations.  
Applies the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gītā to management to address modern management dilemmas
Highlights the moral and spiritual dimensions of management 
Explores contemporary positive leadership concepts such as value-based leadership, authentic leadership, and servant leadership
Highlights powerful strategies for change management and organizational transformation
Provides tools for an effective leadership journey anchored in the wisdom of the higher self

Applies the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to management to address modern management dilemmas Highlights the moral and spiritual dimensions of management Explores contemporary positive leadership concepts such as value-based leadership, authentic leadership, and servant leadership Highlights powerful strategies for change management and organizational transformation Provides tools for an effective leadership journey anchored in the wisdom of the higher self

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Managing by Bhagavad Gītā Self-Knowledge Lokasamgraha and Leadership Knowledge Managment Value-Based Management Enlightened Managers Ethical Leadership Stimulus-Response-Reinforcement (S-R-R) Cycle Jñāna Yoga and Knowledge Management Manager as an Enlightened Sage Trigunas Patānjali’s Yoga and Stress management faith, spirituality and business

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