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1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Too many leaders, men and women alike, have bought into a notion of leadership that exclusively emphasizes traditionally 'masculine' qualities: hierarchical, militaristic, win-at-all-costs. The result has been corruption, environmental degradation, social breakdown, stress, depression, and a host of other serious problems. But there is another way, one that restores balance to this lopsided way of leading. Reaching into ancient spiritual and mythical teachings, Nilima Bhat and Raj Sisodia revive a feminine archetype of leadership: generative, cooperative, creative, empathetic. While these qualities are often thought of as 'feminine, ' everyone has them; however, for people in leadership positions, they tend to be undervalued and underdeveloped. In the Indian yogic tradition, this feminine principle is recognized as supremely intelligent and responsive. It is personified as the Great Mother or Goddess Shakti and is the source that powers the cycle of life. Using exercises and inspirational examples, Bhat and Sisodia guide readers through their own heroic journeys to discover and responsibly access this source of infinite energy and begin to lead with their whole selves. Leaders who understand and practice Shakti Leadership act from a consciousness of life-giving, caring, creativity, and sustainability to achieve self-mastery internally and be a selfless service to the world. When leaders across genders learn to embrace this mindset, they can restore sanity, elevate humanity, and heal the planet by evolving joyously and consciously together. |
| Contents |
Prologue: a crisis of consciousness and leadership -- Seeking shakti -- Leading with shakti -- The heroic journey -- Becoming whole -- Cultivating flexibility -- The promise of shakti leadership; a fulfilled and free world -- Epilogue: shakti speaks. |
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Leadership.
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Leadership -- Religious aspects.
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Shaktism.
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Leadership |
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Leadership. |
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Leadership -- Aspect religieux. |
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Çaktisme. |
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Leadership |
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Leadership -- Religious aspects |
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Shaktism |
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Sisodia, Rajendra, author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Bhat, Nilima. Shakti leadership. First edition. Oakland, CA : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., [2016] 9781626564657 (DLC) 2015049400 (OCoLC)922909879 |
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9781626564657 |
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1626564655 |
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9781626564671 |
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1626564671 |
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