Buddhism in the opinion of many is just one more religion, but the Dalai Lama explains why its principles can be of great help to people in their personal and professional life. That is why “The leader’s way” is a book that presents very essentials topics that can make a person and a corporation successful. According to Buddhism a leader has to be able to lead herself before she can lead others. She has to have control of her actions. For example, a leader who acts the right way do not let her emotions influence her decisions. When a person lets emotions such as envy, anger, rage, and others, take part in how she handles business, it gives way to an inefficient behavior and makes her do mistakes that could be avoided with a calmed mind. As the Dalai Lama presents, a leader needs to think the right way, which means making decisions with the right incentives that will be of great advantage for her and for others. The right view, which a concept of Buddhism explains that having the appropriate intentions is essential for a business to be successful. It expresses, that when a person acts with the right motives, she takes into consideration the impact that it has on others, …show more content…
As the Dalai Lama explains, “a leader will be respected only when she acts according to the principles she says she believes” (pg. 30). Precisely because the behavior of leaders is taken as an example and followed by many, it is essential for leaders to be able to demonstrate that they can act in an ethical and responsible way no matter the situation they might experience. People learn more from what they see, and if what they observe is a behavior that goes against the policies of the company, they will think that is okay to do the same. Buddhism teachings present that what makes a true leader is ability to have a positive attitude and the capacity to always act in a way that will never compromise their values or their
The teachings of buddhism, the Dalai Lama and the Temple Puja can all impact a Buddhist adherents on the ethical issues of the individual. The buddhist teachings consist of lists of rules that can be followed in order to live a peaceful and humble life, which nirvana can be met. Temple Puja are acts and ways the buddhist teaching can be applied to the life of Buddhist adherents. The Dalai Lama is a spiritual leader of the tibetan people who expand on the teachings of Buddhism worldwide. All these factors influences the decision making of challenging ethical issues of Buddhist adherents.
One may wonder exactly what it is that qualities a strong leader possesses. A strong leader is determined, and strong willed. They must be of good judgment, and without bias. They cannot easily be persuaded, and they are firm, yet at the same time, a good lead must also empathize with his subordinates, and have the best interest at heart for said subordinates, at all times. However, with that being said, a good leader cannot be afraid to discipline his subordinates when necessary. Unmistakably, being a leader is a very difficult feat – one which not everyone can accomplish. A leader must be an authority, a friend and a counsellor, all at once. They must be responsible, and always take into account the disadvantages of a situation. Not everyone is suitable to be a leader, whereas, just about anybody can be a good role model.
Leaders who treat their employees with fairness, honesty, and provide frequent, accurate information are seen as more effective. According to Robbins and Judge (2014), “trust is a primary attribute associated with leadership and followers who trust a leader are confident their rights and interest will not be abused” (p.193). The old General Motor Corporation had eleven different CEO’s from 1923 until 2009 each with their own unique leadership style, which directed employees toward the organization goals. Unfortunately, many of the top level managers under the CEO’s had the tendency of filtering out information that did not match up with their pre-conceived notions about a particular issue and they lacked upward communication. One consumer goal of General Motors was to build trust in the company so people would be repeat customers, but building trust between employees and establishing an ethical culture was not a top priority of the organization. Goal directed leadership alone is important, but differs from a structure of leadership based on ethics. It is important to note, that effective leadership may not be the same as leadership founded on ethical principles. Business competence must exist, along with personal leadership accountability in ethical decisions. Within the General Motors organization, ethics and leadership did not interconnect; there were misalignment between the
“Do as I say, not as I do” say’s the parent to the child who is watching their every move. Leaders may not say it, but their actions show inconsistencies in their leadership. How can leaders truly be trusted is they are not willing to change themselves? How can leaders breakthrough the wall of resistance if they are not willing to engage their employees, dispel the fear factor, and allow themselves to be vulnerable?
Happiness has always been a desirable goal throughout our lives, but each actions we take might just affect the happiness of others. When humans seek happiness, we always seek for things that make us feel alive, or things that brings us the greatest comfort. Our contentment comes with the act of selfishness since we choose to prioritize our happiness above all other. We willingly classify happiness in two different types of meaning, both physical and mental happiness. People ought not be in title to happiness because it is classified in general as a physical desire by many people. Contentment is always known to be a physical satisfaction in life instead of a self-inducing satisfaction for life.
The importance of ethical leadership is emphasised in theories of ethical leadership such as transformation theories which seek to raise the consciousness of followers by appealing to ideals and moral values rather than to materialistic desires or negative emotions such as fear and jealousy; Servant leadership theory which explains why the primary concern of the leaders should be to nurture, develop, and protect followers; Spiritual leadership theory which explains how leaders can enhance the spiritual meaning in the work experienced by followers; Authentic leadership theory which describes an ideal leader whose behavior is guided by strong positive values, (Yukl, 2010). In addition, all these theories emphasise the importance of leadership
Currently, leadership is generally understood as a person with insight and wisdom of guidance, which expected to be efficient in management responsibilities like planning organizing, and monitoring performance (Kandola, 2004, p. 144). In addition, making ethical decision is important to individuals who value and take seriously institutional...
In contemporary leadership settings, this resistance manifests as the reluctance to question established norms or challenge the status quo. Leaders who lack knowledge of the good may succumb to this resistance and make decisions that prioritize personal gain or maintain existing power structures, rather than acting in the best interest of their followers. Issues may arise if a leader lacks knowledge of the good, as they may prioritize their own interests or adhere to unethical practices (Alverson, n.d.). Without a moral compass to guide their actions, leaders may engage in corrupt behavior or make decisions that harm their constituents. Furthermore, leaders who lack knowledge of the good may struggle to inspire trust and confidence in their followers, leading to instability and disillusionment within their organizations or communities (Alverson, n.d.).
Culture is an important part in realizing our expectations, and also attached to sex roles. In other words, socialization is also part of culture. Socialization “determines how each of us assimilates our culture’s ideas of what it means to act as a male or female,” (Stuart Hirschberg & Terry Hirschberg p. 107). This makes us see with our own sexual identity is part of the conjunction with societal expectations. Although, some of these expectations are very different from many different cultures.
“Leadership is an influence relationship among leaders and followers who intend real changes that reflect their mutual purposes” (Rost, 1931). But in today’s time, the styles of leadership are changed every time a new technology is invented or discovered so there is lack of persistency. The only thing which manages to stay constant is the principles of carrying out business activities. There are philosophies and ideologies on leadership which can be used in any time period as they are mostly a reflection of the principles of leadership. Theorists and authors like Hobbes (1679), Lewin (1947) and Aristotle (384–322 B.C.), in their time have produced enough material which can be put into use by modern day leaders and managers. Philosophers like Aristotle, who was known to be one of the most business-oriented and practical philosopher of his time, his work is still used by businesses today because of their relevance as he is interested in defining principles in terms of the ethics of leadership (Santa Clara University). In the essay I have tried to show how leadership has adapted to the changes around them and compared to the past and what circumstances caused need to change it. As a layman, anyone would think that the principles centuries ago will be very different to what we follow now but after studying on Hobbes, Lewin and Aristotle it has made a big impact on my way of thinking because the work produced by them still has more relevance compared to some of the work produced now. I have tried to explain the evolvement of leadership through three aspects which are psychology, sociology and philosophy.
Throughout my life, my experiences and role models have shaped my understanding of leadership. I believe leadership is responsibly guiding and motivating others to use both my strengths and their own to obtain success. My personal leadership philosophy is guided by my core values of my family, relationships, loyalty, harmony, and responsibility. My ever-changing definition of philosophy helps my leadership and decision making routinely. New experience’s and external forces effect my translation of leadership daily which, in turn, helps shape me into a successful leader.
Parris and Peachey (2013) also assert that the emphasis of the theory is how the service to others can propel people toward building a better tomorrow. Even though this theory was coined over three decades ago, it is not studied enough, but it is practiced in many organizations and boardrooms (Parris & Peachey, 2013). When compared with spiritual leadership theory, there are notable societal influences, as well as moral, economic, and political influences (Nicolae & Nicolae, 2013). Research has shown that spiritual leadership theory combines the motivational perspectives exhibited in the transformational and charismatic theories, including giving care, showing ethics, and love toward subordinates (Chin & Yang, 2012). It is important for individuals within the company or organization to maintain inner and outer balance; the body, the mind, the spirit and the heart are the anchors that give the balance necessary to reach successful personal and organizational outcomes (Chin & Yang,
For these reasons, the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism carry a heavy ethical significance to human lives. These noble truths explain basic human needs and human credibility. Covering also certain aspects such as unity, leadership, decision making, and long-term goals, these noble truths place emphasis on “eight-fold path” which are necessary in attaining a more secure and successful people, community, and the society in general. The purpose of this paper is to identify and examine these noble truths in highlighting its ethical significance in the society. Adding the context of “eight-fold path,” this paper will discuss why these doctrines and principles of Buddhism are relevant in the creation of a society where lives, laws, norms, culture, and freedom matters.
Ethical leadership organizational ethics and socially responsibility are inseparable (Johnson). Leadership is not a inherited gift or family heritage; it is not a degree from an ivy league graduate school. Becoming a leader is an intentional process of growth that must be lived out experientially (Mullane). Ethical leaders demonstrate three distinctive characteristics, knowledge, action and character. Leaders have to have the ability to say “yes” or even “no” to a never ending series of challenges. A leader needs to be able to define their values, character and leadership style. When accepting the role of leadership you become encumbered by ethical issues and concerns. .
In leadership, the words and actions of leaders are in the spotlight of followers, moral failures often precede the loss of integrity; however, integrity can also be lost by failing to do the simple things such as following through on a promise or dodging a commitment (Stewart, 2003). Jesus requires integrity in leadership even in small matters; thus, when it comes to integrity, small matters can also be huge ones in Christian leadership (Stewart, 2003). Outside the confines of Christian leadership, one challenge to secular leadership is the ego of the leader; hence, the ego of a business executive can be a very destructive force and can prevent a good company from becoming a great company (Kleinman, 2004). Businesses that are termed successful have leaders with ambition but no ego; therefore, those leaders with ambition but no ego, ultimately place the business or institution above themselves (Kleinman, 2004). Ego comes at a great cost to leadership because of pride, in the end, pride leads to blindness in decision making and unavoidable future regret. My own view on the biggest challenge to leadership is developing management effectiveness. Management is frequently defined in terms of being a systematic process that controls people and resources; thus, with an overlap between leadership and management, many leaders greatly need