Spiritual Leadership

In simple terms, “Spirituality” refers to the qualities that inspire us to do what is right and good – for ourselves and others.​
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The word “spiritual” means so much, yet when we use it in a work environment, it may not be seen as appropriate, creating a bias similar to saying “karma.” But it is not; when we are spiritual, we are connected. We are of energy and spirit, the life forces we emit and live. We are in the boat of life, and by being connected, we sail smoother and are happier. Being spiritual means being connected to your being and to being one.​
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In the last few decades, companies have realized the importance of leading with emotional intelligence, seeing the person in totality, building a team, and creating a workplace of integrity, wholeness, harmony, and trust. Dive deeper into this zone by managing with a sense of spirituality and connecting to your group. With this approach, the company benefits in all respects, from the team to the employees. The spirit is toward oneness. Workplace spirituality includes many aspects, like meaningful work, a sense of community, and organizational value. It is intended to interconnect past experiences and develop trust among employees to lead the organization into a better and more productive environment.​
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The benefits of spiritual leadership are plenty, some of the most salient being an improvement in the company’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Happier employees are more productive and have a sense of company ownership.

The characteristics that differentiate a spiritual organization from others are: a strong sense of purpose, focus on individual development, trust and openness, employee empowerment, and tolerance of employee expression.

By embracing the spiritual side of leadership, we function in a happier work environment, which inevitably leads to increased productivity. Leading with a spiritual frame of mind makes you see the person, bringing harmony to the space. And even if there are issues, they are seen as temporary setbacks and are not an attack on a personal front. As behavior can be corrected, separating the two is respecting the human factor. A Spiritual Leader is an inclusive one that enhances oneness, works together, and motivates each other. That is appreciative and conscious leadership.​
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Written by: Farhana Vohra