Vedanta - Sakyamuni as CEO
RAJIV VIJ
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These five core principles from Sakyamuni Buddha's teachings could inspire today's business leaders:Right livelihood:
Besides advocating work in areas that are honest and ethical, Buddha would have promoted the need for clear organisational purpose. Decline in clarity of purpose in many organisations has led to higher stress and reduced job satisfaction at all levels.
Right view:
Buddha suggested that for more effectiveness, we need the right perspective towards life, people, nature and their interconnectedness.It means a clearer understanding of the connections between customers, staff, business growth and the environment.
Right intention:
Buddha inspired lead ers are gov erned by the driving force of a deeper personal pur pose. They are aware of the purpose of their life and action it at work -whether driven deep-down by serving a social need, nurturing their team's talent or pursuit of pure excellence.
Right action:
Buddha would promote a life of integrity and character, taking responsibility for his actions, and practising the values he preaches. He would be assertive and authentic in his communication; compassionate and motivated to serve the greater good.
Right mindfulness:
Operating from a state of mindfulness gives the leader a deep sense of inner stillness, despite any fluctuation in business. The Buddha as CEO would enable others to do their best. With loving detachment, he would be fully present in all his interactions, connect with each one at their mental-emotional level and be committed to whatever is in everyone's best interest.
Besides advocating work in areas that are honest and ethical, Buddha would have promoted the need for clear organisational purpose. Decline in clarity of purpose in many organisations has led to higher stress and reduced job satisfaction at all levels.
Right view:
Buddha suggested that for more effectiveness, we need the right perspective towards life, people, nature and their interconnectedness.It means a clearer understanding of the connections between customers, staff, business growth and the environment.
Right intention:
Buddha inspired lead ers are gov erned by the driving force of a deeper personal pur pose. They are aware of the purpose of their life and action it at work -whether driven deep-down by serving a social need, nurturing their team's talent or pursuit of pure excellence.
Right action:
Buddha would promote a life of integrity and character, taking responsibility for his actions, and practising the values he preaches. He would be assertive and authentic in his communication; compassionate and motivated to serve the greater good.
Right mindfulness:
Operating from a state of mindfulness gives the leader a deep sense of inner stillness, despite any fluctuation in business. The Buddha as CEO would enable others to do their best. With loving detachment, he would be fully present in all his interactions, connect with each one at their mental-emotional level and be committed to whatever is in everyone's best interest.
