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by The Dalai Lama (Author), Laurens van den Muyzenberg (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing Ltd (15 May 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1857885112
  • ISBN-13: 978-1857885118
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.5 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 331,212 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This book examines capitalism and Buddhism in a fascinating way. Everybody in business who is seriously interested in responsible entrepreneurship will recognise the issues. The book adds a valuable dimension to the values and ethical standards that form the basis for responsible leadership in business. --Prof. C.O. Herkströter, former CEO of Shell and Chairman of the Board of ING.

As a study of Buddhism and its relevance to globalisation, it has a lot to say. It applies the concepts of Buddhism to business: decision-making using concepts such as 'the Right Way', interdependence and impermanence. To simplify, it's a Hippocratic, do-no-harm creed: companies should have integrity, leader's mindfulness, to act for the greatest good. Many reader's will value it. There's much to learn, nothing to offend just leave your cynicism at the door. --Director, June 2008


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'I am not interested in creating more Buddhists. My interest is to present Buddhist concepts that are acceptable and useful to people from all religious faiths, and to those without any religious faith.' His Holiness the Dalai Lama A rewarding glimpse into the life and thoughts of one of the world s most inspiring leaders, The Leader's Way contains fascinating insights and anecdotes from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, ranging from his meetings with Mao Tse-Tung to his government-in-exile in India, and details his views on poverty, wealth and happiness. It provides an inspiring manifesto for leading change that can have an impact at every level, from the individual to the global. Born out of a decade of discussion and debate between an international management consultant and the head of state and spiritual leader of Tibet, The Leader's Way flows from the meeting of two worlds the global marketplace and Buddhism.At first sight these seem to be an unlikely pairing.Take a closer look, however, at the best business practices and Buddhist principles and we find that both are concerned with making the right decisions, rationally and with taking the right actions effectively. The world today faces many challenges. While our total wealth has increased enormously and we arebenefiting from technological miracles, billions of people are living in abject poverty, we face th imminent threat of environmental disaster, and even those in prosperous nations feel insecure about the future. To deal with these problems requires a different kind of leadership that sees things as they really are and understands the interconnectedness between companies, countries and the economic system. Through practical exercises and real-life examples, The Leader's Way takes readers on a progressive path: first teaching the art of making the right decisions, then tackling the issue of leadership for our organizations, before applying these new principles to addressing such vital topics as poverty, sustainability, cultural diversity and environmental responsibility. True leadership recognises the inevitability of change, the need for a sense of universal responsibility and the importance of combining an economic system with moral values. That is the leader's way.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Management Consultant Meets the Monk!, 2 May 2009
By Satinder K. Dhiman "Lover of Lovers of Wisdom" (North Hills, CA) - See all my reviews
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Let it be clear at the outset that this book is not about Buddhism as a religion. Dalai Lama, in all his talks and writings, has made it abundantly clear that his observations are meant to help people lead a good and responsible life and that people who do not believe in any religion can also lead a good and responsible life. His message of kindness and self-responsibility is universal.

Born out of decade of dialogue between HH the Dalai Lama and an international management consultant, Laurens Van Den Muyzenberg, Leader's Way aims 'to enable readers and leaders to understand more clearly what happens in their minds and in the minds of others, particularly in the context of leadership'(p.3). The book starts with the insightful premise that a leader's ability to make right decisions depends upon what the Dalai Lama calls "a calm, collected, and concentrated mind."

The entire message of the book can be summed up in two phrases: Right View and Right Conduct. If your conduct is based on right view, your decisions as a leader will be more effective and satisfying. What is right view? Right view in part has to do with our intentions and motivations underlying our actions. When we are motivated by the intention to avoid harm and to help increase the well-being of others, our decisions contribute to the happiness and prosperity of all involved.

When these twains of right view and right conduct are applied to the world economy and marketplace, we are able to create what Laurens Muyzenberg calls "responsible free-market economy."

Highly recommended to those who are looking for a mindful way to lead and manage organizations in a world plagued by greed, hatred, and self-centeredness.

Peace and Harmony!

Dr. Satinder Dhiman
Associate Dean, School of Business
Professor and Chair, MBA Program
Woodbury University, Burbank, California

Co-author: The Workplace and Spirituality: New Perspectives on Research and Practice (2009). Skylight Paths Publishing.
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