Corporate Soul: The Monk Within the ManagerThis delightful and thought-provoking book is aimed at the new manager who seeks to blend materialism with spirituality. Encapsulating the wisdom of the finest ancient schools of thought, Moid Siddiqui correlates them to key elements that define modern management. Drawing from time-tested concepts in Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Indian, Islamic and Christian philosophy, he discusses: - Wisdom, what it is and how it applies in both life and business - The dynamics of looking beyond profit and creating value - Change, its inevitability and how to manage change while retaining stability - The importance and power of values, virtue and purpose in organizations - Business values and their importance in creating growth-focused and profitable organisations |
Contents
Acknowledgements | 9 |
PART II | 33 |
The Power of Purpose | 66 |
Build on Values | 81 |
The Practice of Virtue | 101 |
Tai ChiThe Perfect Balance | 129 |
PART III | 147 |
Learning from the Bhagvad Gita | 162 |
PanchatantraWisdom for All Ages | 182 |
PART IV | 201 |
Islamic Corporate Governance | 218 |
Sufi Sagacity | 246 |
PART V | 265 |
Corporate Reality | 291 |
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