Business & Buddhism Book Review
Books I love:
The Leader’s Way | The Art of Making the Right Decisions in Our Careers, Our Companies, and the World at Large | His Holiness the Dalai Lama | 2009 | Non Fiction
At first blush you may be thinking to yourself - what in hell’s half acre does Buddhism and business have anything to do with each other? Right?
Well it turns out that the best business practices and Buddhist principles in fact have much in common; both are concerned with making rational, holistic decisions and turning them into responsible, effective action
The world today faces many unique challenges and even prosperous businesses and leaders feel insecure about the future
The book comes out of the reasoning that a new kind of leadership is needed – ‘one that sees events as they really are and understands the interconnectedness, impermanence, and interdependence of individuals, companies, and the global economic system’
The book is full of fascinating insights and day-to-day examples, offering practical tools and advice on how to lead in a twenty-first-century world
It draws on the wise teachings of Buddhism to ‘become better, more informed leaders as individuals, achieve more progressive leadership in our organizations, and help address some of the world’s most pressing problems’
The biggest impact the book has is showing that we can improve the quality of life for all by promoting responsible, ethical, and profitable business practices - that is the leader’s way!
I found the book both surprising and rewarding and well worth the read
You can purchase the book here
“Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.”
— Buddha