Gandhi and Leadership

In Gandhi and Leadership, Professor Dhiman explores the moral and spiritual philosophical foundations and context of Gandhi's approach to leadership. The book focuses on seven Gandhian values that are most relevant in the contemporary workplace.

Offers practical steps and advice for applying the spiritual and moral principles that brilliantly defined Gandhi's leadership Attempts to extend discussions on this topic and proposes a 'value-based' model of leadership that is applicable in corporate and non-corporate settings Serves as an excellent guide and source-book for all who undertake to play leadership roles in varied spheres in the contemporary society

Autorentext
Satinder Dhiman is Associate Dean, Chair of the MBA Program, and Professor of Management at Woodbury University s School of Business. He teaches courses in Personal and Ethical Leadership, and Organizational Behavior. Satinder has (co)written about 10 books. He holds a Ph.D. from Tilburg University, and an Ed.D. from Pepperdine University.

Inhalt

1. Prolegomena: A Foreword by Arun Gandhi.- 2. Gandhi: One-man Boundary Force.- 3. Hero's Life Journey: Defining Moments of Life and Leadership.- 4. Gandhi's Heroes: Landmarks on a Hero's Journey.- 5. Bhagavad Gita?: Gandhi's Moral and Spiritual Anchorage.- 6. Gandhi: A Value-Based Leader Par Excellence.- 7. Non-Violence: A Matchless Weapon.- 8. Satyagraha: An Higher Approach to Ethics.- 9. Self-Discipline: The Making of an Exemplary Leader.- 10. Seven Deadly Sins of Humanity: Overcoming Inner Demons.- 11. Epilogue: Summing Up the Legacy of the Mahatma.