Acclimatization of spirituality in leadership and management

Shukla, Vivekanand; Yadav, Jaya; Pandey, Amit Kumar; Singh, Krishna Kumar

doi:10.47974/JSMS-1160

Open Access Research Article

Acclimatization of spirituality in leadership and management

Vivekanand ShuklaVivekanand shukla@gmail.comAmity Business School Amity UniversityNoida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaView full profile → , ^*Jaya YadavCorresponding authorJayaYadav-jyadav2@amity.eduAmity Business School Amity UniversityDepartment of OB, HR and Psychology Amity Business School Amity UniversityNoida, Uttar Pradesh, 201303, IndiaView full profile → , Amit Kumar PandeyAmitKumarPandey-amitkbp@gmail.comAmity Business School Amity UniversityDepartment of Marketing IMS GhaziabadGhaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201015, IndiaView full profile → , Krishna Kumar Singhkrishnakumar@scit.eduSymbiosis Centre for Information TechnologySymbiosis Centre for Information Technology Symbiosis International (Deemed University)Pune, Maharashtra, 411057, IndiaView full profile →

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pp. 1443–1454Vol. 26Issue 6September 2023DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1160XML

Received:: 10 May 2023
Published Online:: 19 Oct 2023
Article type:: Research Article
Language:: EN
Article no.:: JSMS-1160
Pages:: 1443–1454

Abstract

The advent of organizational spirituality is the manifestation of the spirituality in certain context and the integration of personal values and beliefs with professional roles and responsibilities. Spiritual leaders help employees connect their work with a sense of purpose and meaning. They articulate a compelling vision that aligns with employees’ personal values and inspires them to contribute to a higher purpose. Comparatively, there has been less stress given so far, on how spirituality could be a tool in increasing and developing effective leadership within an organization. Spiritually oriented leaders foster an inclusive environment that respects and appreciates diverse perspectives, beliefs, and backgrounds. Leaders who integrate spirituality in the workplace emphasize ethical decision-making. Impact of the decision is based on the values of the employee, customer, community and make choices that align with their values and principles. Therefore, if primary areas of spirituality are mended then diverse dimensions of leadership can be improved.

Keywords

Workplace spirituality Spiritual leadership theory Organizational leadership

Subject Classifications

M-14

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