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

Foreword
Introduction
The Nature of the World and Creativity
Leadership and Sustainable management
References
Preface
Praise for Consciousness-Based Leadership and Management, Volume 1
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
Part I This Part Presents Six Chapters of Leadership Guided by Consciousness Based Paradigm as Articulated by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
1 Wholeness of Consciousness-Based Leadership and Management
	Introduction
	Leadership and Management Challenges
	Leadership Theories
	Vedic Philosophy
	States of Consciousness
	V-Theory of Transcendence
	International Conference on Consciousness-Based Leadership and Management
	Principles Learned from the Conference
		CBLM Principle 1: Consciousness Is Primary
		CBLM Principle 2: Love Is All We Need
		CBLM Principle 3: Unboundarize Oneself
	Organization of This Book
		Part I
		Part II
		Part III
	Future Directions
	References
2 Consciousness as the Source of Purposeful Leadership
	Introduction
	Theories of Consciousness
	Philosophical Conundrums Related to Consciousness
	Vedic Approach to Consciousness
		Consciousness is Primary
		The World is One Family
		Development of One’s Consciousness
	Quantum Approach to Consciousness
	Consciousness and Purpose
	Purpose and Leadership
	Theories of Organizational Purpose
	Purpose-Driven Organization
	Deep Purpose Organizations
	Recognizing Higher Purpose
	Discovering Purpose from Higher Consciousness
	Development of Consciousness
	Transcendence
	Conclusion
	References
3 Quantum Leadership Through Yoga Sutras
	Introduction
	Leadership Theories
	Consciousness
	Quantum Approach to Consciousness
	Vedic Approach to Consciousness
		Consciousness is Primary
		The World is One Family
		Development of One’s Consciousness
	Quantum Leadership Principles
	Higher States of Consciousness
	Transcendence
	V-theory of Transcendence
		Transcendental Meditation
		Other Modes of Transcendence
	Yoga Sutras for Transcendence
	Quantum Leadership Case Studies
		Mahatma Gandhi
		Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
		Swami Ramdev
	Discussion
	Future Directions
	Conclusion
	References
4 Gandhi’s Consciousness-Based Leadership: Principles of Truth, Non-Violence, and Love for All
	Introduction
	The Contemporary World
	Gandhi’s Values
	Values from His Parents
		Non-violence or Ahimsa
		Truth (or Satya)
		Equality or Love for All
	Values from Yoga Sutras
		Yama
		Niyama
	Values from Bhagavad Gīta
		Dharma and Karma
		Gandhi’s Actions
	Ahimsa and Love for All
		Personal Relationships
		Social Relations
		Spiritual Development
	Truth—Discovery Through Experimentation
		Satyagraha (or Pressing for Truth)
	Sarvodaya—Welfare for All
		Self-reliance
		Charka or Spinning Wheel
		Ashrams (or Communes)
	Gandhian Leadership Principles
		Moral Development
		Personal Evolution
		Experimentation
		Sustainable Living
	Conclusion
	References
5 Vedic Leadership Principles and Practice: Case Study from the IT Industry
	Introduction
	Consciousness
	Dharma and Karma: Principles from Bhagavad Gita
	Transcendence: Principles from Yoga Sutras
	Leadership Theories
	Vedic Leadership: Spirit in Action
	Vedic Leadership Case Study
		Methodology
		From the Beginning: The CEO’s Perspective
		Families of Employees Enter the Circle of Care
		Manager’s Nurturing Role
		Psychological Ownership
		Diversity and Inclusion
		Inviting Opponents into the Circle of Care
		Competitors and Trade Unions Join the Circle of Care
		Suppliers Join Extended Circle of Care
		Auditors Join the Extended Circle of Care
		Company Becomes Dream Career Destination
		Customer Perspective
		Senior Management Join the Extended Family
	Summary and Contributions
	Future Implications
	References
6 Creating Coherence in Collective Consciousness for Universal Flourishing: Automatic Self-Transcending for Reducing Conflicts and Improving the Quality of Life in Society
	Introduction
	Meditation and Collective Consciousness
	Automatic Self-Transcending (AST)
		The Neurophysiological Effects of AST
		AST Effects on Business and Industry
	Three Key Studies on Collective Consciousness
	Experiment 1: International Peace Project in the Middle East
		The Unified Field of Consciousness: A Paradigm Shift in Science
	Experiment 2: National Demonstration Project in Washington, D.C.
	Experiment 3: The Invincible America Assembly
		Results of Experimental Period
		Eliminating Alternative Explanations
		Results of the Post-Experimental Period
			Graphic Analysis
			Linear Regression Analyses
			Alternative Explanations
	The Role of the Citizen and the Leadership for a Flourishing Society
	References
Part II This Part Presents Leadership from Vedic Scriptural Texts, Such as Ramayana, and Advaita Vedanta
7 Rama’s Leadership with Consciousness: An Inner Journey with Virtues and Values
	Leadership in Turbulent Times
	Our Approach: Exploring Rama’s Inner Journey
	Rama the Person
	Rama’s Inner Consciousness Development
		Sita—The Faithful Misunderstood Wife
		Laxmana: A Devoted Younger Brother
		Hanumana—A Developed Servant Follower
		King Ravana—Mighty, Wise, but also Perverted
	Rama’s Leadership Style
	Beyond Transformational Leadership
	Resonant Leadership
	Virtuous Leadership
	Rama as Resonant Virtuous Leadership (RVL)
	Rama’s RVL—Virtuous Values
		Rama’s RVL—Mindful Presence Here and Now
		Rama’s RVL—Breakthrough Visionary
		Rama’s RVL—Inclusion and Diversity
		Rama’s RVL—Caring Compassionate and Generous
	Implications and Limitations
	Sanskrit Translation Challenges
	References
8 A Qualitative Examination of the Leadership Traits of Rām from Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇ
	Introduction
	Understanding Leadership: A Historical Quest
	Quantitative Study Methods
	Data Sources
	Constant Comparison Method
	Categories Identified from Grounded Theory Coding
		Self-Realized
		Ethical
		Trustworthy
		Humble
		Developmental
		Knowledgeable
		Foresighted
		Eloquent
		Appreciative
		Benevolent
		Attractive
		Invincible
	Relationship of Other Traits with the Core Category—Self-Realized
	Discussion
	Constructive-Development Theory and Leadership
	Development of Higher States of Consciousness and Leadership
	Higher Consciousness Management
	Implications
	References
9 Exploring Advaita as an Essential Basis for Spiritual Leadership
	Introduction
	Significance of Advaita Consciousness
	Advaita and the Nature of Consciousness
	Meditation as a Means to Experience Advaita
	The Advaita Experience for Global Harmony
	A New Model of Spiritual Leadership and Its Implications
	Conclusions
	References
10 Wisdom Towards Unity: Developing Managerial Talent Through Development of Consciousness
	Introduction to Change Drivers
	Technological Change Drivers
	Digital Globalization Change Driver
	Sustainability Change Driver
	Examples of Change Drivers
	Developing Higher Order Thinking and Wisdom
		Key Issues
	Moral Dilemma from the Bhagavad Gita
	Transcendence
	Transcendence and Values
	Transcendence and Environment
	Higher States of Consciousness
	Descriptions of Higher States
	Amplifying Weak Signals: Business Cases that Show Higher Order Missions
	Conclusion
	References
Part III This Part Presents Leadership from Other Scriptures such as Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, and Thirukural
11 Dao and Management: A Consciousness-Based Understanding
	Laozi’s Dao De Jing
	Dao
	A Qualitative Analysis Based on Grounded Theory
		Grounded Theory
		Sources of Data
		Research Procedure
		Data Analysis
	Framework of Concepts: Dao Rulership
		How the Nature of Dao is Perceived by the Sage Ruler in Dao
		How Actions Are Taken by the Sage Ruler in Dao
		How Nature Supports the Ruler in Dao
	Laozi’s Dao Rulership and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s Natural-Law-Based-Management
		Experience of Transcendental Consciousness
		Taking Actions in Higher States of Consciousness
		Nature Support in Higher States of Consciousness
	Dao and Contemporary Management Theories
	References
12 Teaching Science and Technology of Consciousness to Management Students in China
	Introduction
	Consciousness-Based Education
		Courses on Consciousness
		Study of the Discipline in the Light of the Knowledge of Consciousness
		Consciousness-Based Teaching Techniques that Make Learning Easy and Fulfilling
		Stress-Free Routine and Nourishing Educational Environment
	The Dao of Great Learning (Daxue)
		Confucius’ Teachings Have Never Faded Away Completely in China
		The Great Learning (Daxue) in Chinese Tradition Resonates with CBE
		Confucius’ Teachings Have Seen a Revitalization in China in Recent Years
		The Most Enlightening Comments about the Great Learning (Daxue) from Zhu Xi
	Results of CBE Delivered in Light of Chinese Traditional Wisdom
	Conclusion: Potential for Teaching CBE in Other Cultures
	References
13 Spiritual Intelligence as in Nichiren Buddhism: Implications for Consciousness-Based Leadership and Management
	Introduction
	Spiritual
	Intelligence
	Spiritual Intelligence
	Literature Review
	Methodology
	Data
	Results
	Discussion
	Implications for Consciousness-Based Leadership and Management
		Individual
		Social
		Consciousness
	Conclusion, Limitations and Future Research Suggestions
	Limitations and Future Research Avenues
	Appendix A
	References
14 Truth-Based Leadership: Lessons from Thirukural
	Introduction to Consciousness
	Consciousness and Business
	Consciousness and Leadership
	Seven Levels of Consciousness
	Thirukural, a Tamil Literature and Its Section on Consciousness
	Mapping Thirukural to the Seven Levels of Consciousness
	Lessons from Thirukural for Business Leadership
		Avoid Misconception of Believing the Unreal as the Real
		Differentiate Between Favorable and Unfavorable Situations
		Clear All Doubts on Everything Happening Around
		Understand the True Nature of the Problematic Situations for Authenticity
		To Practice Un-Attachment in Everything Around Them
		Safeguard the Self-State and Lessen the Sufferings Caused by Attachment
	Discussion and Conclusion
	References
Index