The Importance Of Spiritual Leadership

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Fukui, Starnino, Nelson-Becker (2010) suggested other factors can impact organizational performance, and in employee cases where mental illness occurs, the study reveals it is important to focus on two spiritual well-being aspects, including self-perceptions and making sense life, and self-efficacy in obtaining life goals. Exploring spiritual views, values, and beliefs can start the recovery process to improving the quality of life. Development and reinforcement of life’s purpose and setting goals, establishes a sense of control over something that is important to the employee, increasing spiritual well-being (Fukui et al., 2010). The study has proven to be effective and valid. Someone with mental health issues should be handled by health care professionals and as their health improves, he or she should be integrated into the team and system. Leadership must ensure health care professionals are part of the recovery process and work parallel with leadership, exploring spiritual values, views, and beliefs, and integrating these into the employee’s life and increase well-being (Fukui et al., 2010). Spirituality has had a significant impact on the well-being of employees’ with mental health issues.
Theme/Sub-Topic 3: Controversial Views
Spiritual leadership has not been widely accepted by leaders because of the religious implications, according to Yusof and Tahir (2011). Additionally, theorists and practitioners do not agree on one definition, adding to many versions of the term spirituality (Fukui et al., 2010). Furthermore, terms such as workplace spirituality, spirituality, spiritual leadership, and organizational spirituality are used interchangeably, creating inconsistency and confusion. Others claim workplace spirituali...

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