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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
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.
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.
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Born out of a decade of discussion and collaboration between The Monk and the Management Consultant - His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Laurens van den Muyzenberg - The Leader s Way represents the synthesis of East and West and provides an inspiring manifesto for business change. The world today faces many challenges. While our total wealth has increased enormously and we benefit from technological miracles, billions of people are living in abject poverty, we face the threat of environmental disaster, and even those in prosperous nations feel insecure about the future. Addressing these problems requires a different kind of leadership which sees things as they really are and resolves them in a holistic way. That is what The Leader s Way offers - a manifesto for change which can have an impact at every level, from the individual to the global.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
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.
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.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Dalai Lama is a monk and a spiritual leader who has both feet planted firmly in the real world. Not content with being one of the world's most recognizable religious figures, he advocates for social and economic change through the application of Buddhist principles. His collaboration and 10 years of conversation with management consultant Laurens van den Muyzenberg - clearly reported here - offer a blueprint for being a better leader and a more satisfied person, and for contributing to solving world problems through integrity, respect and sensitivity toward others. In this book, the Dalai Lama uses wise practicality to teach conscious leadership and to urge people to follow their instincts for good. getAbstract recommends these teachings to those who are interested in how spiritual concepts apply to leadership and business.
Format:Paperback
this is a book every business leader should read. Easy to read and full of wisdom.
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