Consciousness-Based Leadership and Management, Volume 1: Vedic and Other Philosophical Approaches to Oneness and Flourishing

by Anil K. Maheshwari (Editor)

Overview

This two-volume set examines the need for a consciousness-based view of leadership, which emphasizes universal human flourishing, as opposed to a resource-based view, which focuses on sustaining a competitive advantage. This approach is built around three main principles: 1) Paradigm (Consciousness is primary including complementary existence of opposites), 2) Interpersonal (focusing on empathy and compassion), and 3) Individual (experiencing Oneness and expressing creativity).

Volume One is divided into three sections. The first section focuses on Consciousness-based approaches to Inclusive, Purposeful, Quantum, and Vedic leadership. The second section focuses on leadership principles from Vedic scriptures such as Ramayana and Vedanta. The third section includes leadership principles from other scriptures such as Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Thirukural.

Aligning leadership practices with the notion of unbounded consciousness, this edited collection will extend the literature on organizational culture, leadership, and sustainability, contributing to solving the grand challenges facing humanity.

Chapter(s) Chapters 2 and 6 are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783031062346
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date:	03/09/2023
Series:	Palgrave Studies in Workplace Spirituality and Fulfillment
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

Dr Anil K Maheshwari is a scholar and seeker whose interests transcend and include data science, management science, and Vedic science. Currently a professor of management at Maharishi International University (MIU), USA, he has written more than a dozen books and dozens of research papers and books chapters on a diverse set of topics. He earned a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi, an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, a PhD in Management from Case Western Reserve University, Ohio, and an MA in Vedic Science from MIU. He organized a unique international conference on consciousness-based leadership and management whose proceedings form the basis for this book. 

Table of Contents

Preface.- Foreword.- Section 1.- Chapter 1:  Wholeness of Consciousness-based Leadership and Management.- Chapter 2: Consciousness as the Source of Purposeful Leadership.- Chapter 3: Quantum Leadership Through Yoga Sutras.- Chapter 4: Gandhi’s Consciousness-based Leadership: Principles of Truth, Non-Violence, and Love for All.- Chapter 5: Vedic Leadership Principles and Practice: Case Study from the IT Industry.- Chapter 6: Creating Coherence in Collective Consciousness for Universal Flourishing: Automatic Self-Transcending for Reducing Conflicts and Improving the Quality of Life in Society.- Section 2.- Chapter 7: Rama’s Leadership with Consciousness: An Inner Journey with Virtues and Values.- Chapter 8: A Qualitative Examination of the Leadership Traits of Rām from Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇ.- Chapter 9: Exploring Advaita as an Essential Basis for Spiritual Leadership.- Chapter 10: Wisdom towards Unity: Developing Managerial Talent through Development of Consciousness.- Section 3.- Chapter 11: Dao and Management: A Consciousness-Based Understanding.- Chapter 12: Teaching Science and Technology of Consciousness to Management Students in China.- Chapter 13: Spiritual Intelligence As in Nichiren Buddhism: Implications for Consciousness-based Leadership and Management.- Chapter 14: Truth-based Leadership: Lessons from Thirukural.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“In both theory and practice there is a bias in the conceptualization of leadership, it is a focus on behavior. The key to elevating leadership is in understanding the concept of consciousness. These volumes are an invaluable contribution.” (Professor Robert E. Quinn, Center for Positive Leadership, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, USA)

“This book provides a refreshingly new and concise consciousness-based framework for management as a source of world benefit. It is a much-needed resource to continue to build emphasis on Consciousness as the basis for action, in business and elsewhere. This volume presents leadership and management based on the non-dual direct intuitive ways of knowing and quantum theory and many other philosophical perspectives. It will be of great resource for the academic as well as professional audiences. Highly recommended.” (Chris Laszlo, Professor of Organizational Behavior, Case Western Reserve University, USA)

“This book is a unique and thought-provoking consideration of how the experience and understanding of consciousness can bring peace and prosperity to the world. It contains contributions from dozens of authors from around the world, who amplify the theory and practice of consciousness from a variety of traditions. It shows how development of consciousness can be the source of fluid thinking, and how it fosters higher purpose, both for individuals and for their organizations. The chapter on “Creating Coherence in Collective Consciousness” by Orme-Johnson discusses fascinating recent research on a novel method to create world peace. “Consciousness as the Source of Purposeful Leadership” by Drs. Nader and Maheshwari offers fundamental ideas for growing leadership. I highly recommend this book for all leaders and managers. It will give them tools to align their organizations with the underlying rising collective consciousness in the world.” (Bob Roth, CEO, David Lynch Foundation; NY Times bestsellingauthor, Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation)

“As the management world seeks to expand its horizons to encompass the interior development of the manager, the need for expert guidance expands apace. Anil Maheshwari, PhD and Tony Nader, MD provide an important resource for just this purpose. With a Vedic perspective on consciousness as primary lens, they take us on a wide-ranging and richly engaging tour that interweaves philosophy-of-mind, cutting edge findings in neuroscience, innovative approaches to peace building and eco-sustainability, and the timeless wisdom of the wholeness of existence that could not be more timely in today’s world. Competency in the workplace takes an evolutionary stride as enlightened managers elevate the consciousness of those around them. The notion that collective meditation can enliven collective consciousness in society, resulting in benefits including reduced crime and accident rates, represents yet another new chapter inthe emergent story of leadership. This is a visionary book if ever there was one.” (Ed Sarath, Professor of Music, Founder and Co-Director, Program in Creativity and Consciousness, The University of Michigan, USA)

“Combining spiritual insight with intellectual understanding, Consciousness-Based Leadership and Management, Volume 1, offers readers a set of acute observations on purposeful leadership. This accessible text is eminently readable. It offers a compelling pathway for business leaders interested in both individual flourishing and transformative business practices. I enjoyed reading it very much. This volume will offer readers a wonderful introduction to the values of consciousness-based leadership. Heaven knows, this approach is much needed in this chaotic world of ours.” (Mary Beauregard, Adjunct Faculty, College for Creative Studies, USA, and Co-Director, Program in Creativity and Consciousness, The University of Michigan, USA)

“Consciousness and its influence on how we lead is a topic that is more important now than ever. This book brings Vedic, Puranic, Chinese perspectives on Consciousness linked beautifully to modern leadership principles in a very readable and thought-provoking style. I highly recommend it!” (Prasad Kaipa, Co-founder of Center for Consciousness Studies at Indic Academy, Former Research Fellow in Apple University)

“A brilliant structure and synthesis of Consciousness-based Leadership and Management! I enjoyed reading it. Kudos!” (Hari Kiran Vadlamani, Founder of INDICA, India)