The Zen of Business: Ancient Wisdom to Help Modern Leaders Lead with Intention, Clarity, and Purpose
Discover your perfect balance with a combination of ancient Eastern wisdom and timeless business advice

In The Zen of Business: Ancient Wisdom to Help Modern Leaders Lead with Intention, Clarity, and Purpose, transformational speaker and leadership expert Keith Roberts delivers an exhilarating guide to personal growth and professional success that incorporates ancient Buddhist wisdom, including the principles of karma, the Eightfold Path, and other Eastern philosophy mainstays. You'll learn how you can apply this timeless guidance to modern business to increase your profit and impact.

Beginning with the concept of Ikigai, a Japanese term that means “a reason for being,” the book moves you through guided exercises and reflective practices that lead you on a journey to uncover your own life's purpose and vision.

Inside the book:

  • A collection of Zen tools and techniques you can apply to your business and personal life
  • Strategies to cultivate mindfulness, enhance focus, and promote ethical decision-making
  • A combination of proven, ancient practices with established business techniques

Perfect for managers, executives, and other business leaders, The Zen of Business is also a can't-miss resource for entrepreneurs, founders, freelancers, and small business owners seeking balance, success, and happiness in business and in life.

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The Zen of Business: Ancient Wisdom to Help Modern Leaders Lead with Intention, Clarity, and Purpose
Discover your perfect balance with a combination of ancient Eastern wisdom and timeless business advice

In The Zen of Business: Ancient Wisdom to Help Modern Leaders Lead with Intention, Clarity, and Purpose, transformational speaker and leadership expert Keith Roberts delivers an exhilarating guide to personal growth and professional success that incorporates ancient Buddhist wisdom, including the principles of karma, the Eightfold Path, and other Eastern philosophy mainstays. You'll learn how you can apply this timeless guidance to modern business to increase your profit and impact.

Beginning with the concept of Ikigai, a Japanese term that means “a reason for being,” the book moves you through guided exercises and reflective practices that lead you on a journey to uncover your own life's purpose and vision.

Inside the book:

  • A collection of Zen tools and techniques you can apply to your business and personal life
  • Strategies to cultivate mindfulness, enhance focus, and promote ethical decision-making
  • A combination of proven, ancient practices with established business techniques

Perfect for managers, executives, and other business leaders, The Zen of Business is also a can't-miss resource for entrepreneurs, founders, freelancers, and small business owners seeking balance, success, and happiness in business and in life.

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The Zen of Business: Ancient Wisdom to Help Modern Leaders Lead with Intention, Clarity, and Purpose

The Zen of Business: Ancient Wisdom to Help Modern Leaders Lead with Intention, Clarity, and Purpose

by Keith Edward Roberts III
The Zen of Business: Ancient Wisdom to Help Modern Leaders Lead with Intention, Clarity, and Purpose

The Zen of Business: Ancient Wisdom to Help Modern Leaders Lead with Intention, Clarity, and Purpose

by Keith Edward Roberts III

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Discover your perfect balance with a combination of ancient Eastern wisdom and timeless business advice

In The Zen of Business: Ancient Wisdom to Help Modern Leaders Lead with Intention, Clarity, and Purpose, transformational speaker and leadership expert Keith Roberts delivers an exhilarating guide to personal growth and professional success that incorporates ancient Buddhist wisdom, including the principles of karma, the Eightfold Path, and other Eastern philosophy mainstays. You'll learn how you can apply this timeless guidance to modern business to increase your profit and impact.

Beginning with the concept of Ikigai, a Japanese term that means “a reason for being,” the book moves you through guided exercises and reflective practices that lead you on a journey to uncover your own life's purpose and vision.

Inside the book:

  • A collection of Zen tools and techniques you can apply to your business and personal life
  • Strategies to cultivate mindfulness, enhance focus, and promote ethical decision-making
  • A combination of proven, ancient practices with established business techniques

Perfect for managers, executives, and other business leaders, The Zen of Business is also a can't-miss resource for entrepreneurs, founders, freelancers, and small business owners seeking balance, success, and happiness in business and in life.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781394309962
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 05/06/2025
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 6.30(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

KEITH EDWARD ROBERTS is a transformational speaker and leadership expert. He has over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, having successfully started and exited multiple businesses. He created the OAK Journal and coauthored The Eternal Flame. Roberts is a sought-after speaker around the world.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix

Preface xi

Introduction: Becoming Zenman 1

Part 1 Begin 11

Chapter 1 Shoshin 13

Chapter 2 The Four Noble Truths 17

Chapter 3 Finding Your Way 39

Chapter 4 The Noble Eightfold Path 51

Part 2 Wisdom (panna) 61

Chapter 5 Right Understanding 63

Chapter 6 Impermanence 75

Chapter 7 Wabi-Sabi (侘 び 寂 び) 83

Chapter 8 Right Thought 91

Chapter 9 Being Present (Sati) 101

Part 3 Morality (sila) 111

Chapter 10 Right Speech 113

Chapter 11 Zen and the Art of Communication 123

Chapter 12 Right Action 133

Chapter 13 Embracing Your Inner Monk 143

Chapter 14 Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku) 151

Chapter 15 Right Livelihood 157

Chapter 16 Ikigai 163

Chapter 17 Vision, Mission, and Values 173

Part 4 Mind (samadhi) 181

Chapter 18 Right Effort 183

Chapter 19 Misogi 191

Chapter 20 Right Mindfulness 199

Chapter 21 The Law of Attraction 207

Chapter 22 Right Concentration 213

Chapter 23 The Enlightened Entrepreneur 219

Acknowledgments 227

About the Author 229

Index 231

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