The Workplace and Spirituality: New Perspectives on Research and Practice

by Marques, Joan

• ISBN13: 9781594732607
• ISBN10: 1594732604
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: Skylight Paths Pub

Summary

Even as the subject of spirituality in the workplace is gaining momentum, surveys show the number of workers satisfied with their jobs is decreasing. Based on many years of professional, practical experience, the contributors to this powerful anthology help you correct this drop in morale by showing you how to restore meaning and purpose to the workplace.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction	p. ix
Work at the Personal Level
Love and Truth: The Golden Rules of Leadership	p. 3
Letting the Heart Fall Open: Spirit, Vulnerability, and Relational Intelligence in the Workplace	p. 9
Working Spiritually: Aligning Gifts, Purpose, and Passion	p. 23
YOU Are the Message! The Power of Authentic Speaking	p. 35
Brain Shaping at Work: Wiring Our Brains for Integrity, Leadership, Creativity, and [Insert Your Favorite Trait or Skill Here]	p. 45
Infinite Leadership: Authenticity and Spirit at Work	p. 57
Inspired Leadership: Leading with Spirit	p. 67
Spirituality and Ethical Leadership: Moral Persons and Moral Managers	p. 75
I-Thou at the Workplace: An Interpersonal Spirituality from the Teachings of Martin Buber	p. 87
Work at the Organizational Level
The S-Word Revisited: New Horizons in Workplace Spirituality	p. 99
What Makes an Organization Spiritual? Applied Spirituality in Organizational Structure, Design, Processes, and Practices	p. 111
Addressing Wellness Problems in the Workplace through Spirituality: Six Risks and Six Spiritual Solutions	p. 119
Overcoming Fear and Building Trust: Creating Healthy Organizations	p. 129
Liberating the Corporate Soul: Building a High-Performance, Values-Driven Organization	p. 143
Beyond the Bottom Line: Spiritual Principles for Successful Performance	p. 157
Identifying and Managing the Shadow of Workplace Spirituality: Practical Guidelines	p. 177
Heart at Work: Signs of Hope	p. 189
Creating Edgewalker Organizations: The Workplace of the Future	p. 201
Notes	p. 219
Index	p. 231
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.