{"id":1286,"date":"2023-12-18T03:35:34","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T03:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/taochip.com\/?p=1286"},"modified":"2023-12-18T03:35:34","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T03:35:34","slug":"the-enlightened-leader-an-introduction-to-the-chakras-of-leadership-by-peter-ten-hoopen-fons-trompenaars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/taochip.com\/?p=1286","title":{"rendered":"“The Enlightened Leader: An introduction to the Chakras of Leadership” by Peter ten Hoopen & Fons Trompenaars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Copyright \u00a9 2009 John Wiley & Sons Ltd, England<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy at Amazon.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CONTENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foreword <\/strong>xi
Authors\u2019 Note <\/strong>xiii
PART I: ENLIGHTENMENT IN THEORY<\/strong> 1
A Lofty Notion<\/strong>
The survival of the happiest 5
What is Leadership? <\/strong>7
Definition and size-up 7
Leadership and management \u2013 related yet fundamentally different 12
Endarkened Leadership<\/strong> 15
Historical context 17
Leave your brain outside and bring your body indoors 19
Double standards in standard curriculum 21
Warning: don\u2019t engage in duplicity if it\u2019ll make you sick 24
The conscience-free corporation 25
Imposition of will \u2013 how much of a future? 26
What is Followership?<\/strong> 29
The leading role of the follower 29
The high art of inspiring others to lead 31
What is Enlightenment?<\/strong> 33
Practical and ideal enlightenment 34
What is Enlightened Leadership?<\/strong> 39
Leadership from within 41
How valuable is the corporate personality? 42
How to Reach Enlightenment<\/strong> 45
Honesty as a first step 46
The will as aid and obstacle 47
Enlightened Leaders Speak Out<\/strong> 49
Bill George, ex-CEO Medtronic: Commitment to a purpose or mission 49
Dee Hock, founder of Visa International: Induced behaviour 50
Robert E. Staub: Love generates more profi ts 50
Andrew Cohen, spiritual leader: Becoming one with your destiny 51
Aviv Shahar, founder of Amber Coaching: A new type of awareness 52
Jim Dreaver, management guru: Being present without agenda 53
PART II: THE CHAKRAS<\/strong> 57
The Seven Chakras of Leadership<\/strong> 59
Why chakras? 59
Chakras as containers of meaning 61
How does this work in practice? 63
The chakras and the human phases of development 64
Chakra Test helps to see your own chakras 65<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Root Chakra: Survival<\/strong> 66
    The chakra of survival 67
    The chakra of our relationship to the material world 69
    The one you neglect at your peril 69
    The root cause of many problems 71
    Short term orientation killing long term potential 72
    Some fundamental stuff 75
    Root Chakra dominant: Archetype Bob H. \u2013 boom or bust 78
    Root Chakra disdained: Archetype Edwin D. \u2013 the return to dust 80
    Paradox at the Root Level 84<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Sacral Chakra: Relationships, Creativity<\/strong> 86
    The chakra of connectedness and creation 87
    A problem-chakra par excellence 88
    Sexuality \u2013 suppression or celebration? 91
    Feel free to feel 93
    Do not identify with your feelings 94
    Emotionality as chocolate mousse 95
    All great art comes from the gut 96
    Competing for best cooperation 99
    What role for relationships? 101
    Gut feeling 103
    Creative sparkle 105
    Sacral Chakra wide open: Archetype Francis W. \u2013 beloved by all 108
    Sacral Chakra dominant: Archetype Carlo F. \u2013 charming till the grave 109<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Solar Plexus Chakra: Respect, Willpower<\/strong> 110
    The chakra governing manifestation of our will 111
    Power and how to apply it 114
    Women\u2019s weak spot 114
    Women\u2019s special gift 115
    Willpower and how to gain respect 118
    Inner-directed push or outer-directed pull 120
    An enlightening intermezzo 121
    Imposition versus attraction 125
    Solar Plexus Chakra never woke up: Archetype William D. \u2013 the handicap of comfort 126
    Solar Plexus Chakra dominant: Archetype Roger T. \u2013 willpower masquerading as detachment 128<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Heart Chakra: Love<\/strong> 130
    The chakra of the heart \u2013 in all connotations 132
    A force for the good 133
    The chakra of insight into human nature 134
    The chakra of turnaround 137
    A private example 140
    Leadership with Heart Power 142
    Courage and caution, passion and control 145
    Heart Power and the lack of it 148
    Heart Chakra wide open: Archetype Manous D. \u2013 maternal love and courage 150
    Heart Chakra seized up: Archetype John D. \u2013 the poverty of cunning 152<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Throat Chakra: Communication<\/strong> 154
    The chakra of a yearning for purity 156
    The chakra of communication \u2013 verbal and non-verbal 157
    Nexus where inner and outer world meet 158
    The path of integrity 165
    A look in the mirror 166
    Throat Chakra in clinch: Archetype Agnes W. \u2013 strained voice over-used 168
    Throat Chakra wide open: Archetype Norbert G. \u2013 mission driven voice 169<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Third Eye Chakra: Insight, Intuition<\/strong> 171
    The chakra for contact with the higher self 175
    The third eye helps see more dimensions 176
    The third eye and the pineal gland 177
    Intuitive leadership \u2013 when to bring into play? 178
    How to strengthen your intuition 179
    Everyone starts enlightened 182
    Integration is of the essence 186
    Egomania galore 187
    Ego as the destroyer of value 189
    Third Eye Chakra shut tight: Archetype Mary Z. \u2013 clueless in wonderland 191
    Third Eye Chakra wide open: Archetype Herman D. \u2013 an eye for coincidences 193<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Crown Chakra: Universal Consciousness<\/strong> 196
    The chakra of cosmic consciousness 199
    Exalted state of being, or cunning pretence? 200
    Subtle massage in the service of exploitation? 205
    The chakra that transcends all 206
    Reconciliation across a wide spectrum 210
    Is there life beyond Maslow? 211
    Crown Chakra dominant: Archetype Trevor M. \u2013 Sanctity First 213
    Crown Chakra blossoming: Archetype Y.H. \u2013 the Enlightened Leader 214
    Balanced Energy Economy<\/strong> 217
    How hallowed is the highest? 217
    Running on All Seven 220<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    PART III: ENLIGHTENMENT IN PRACTICE<\/strong> 223
    A Higher Reality in Sight<\/strong> 225
    Liberation from inner tyranny 225
    What is wisdom? 227
    How is wisdom attained? 227
    The Wisdom of the Sea Urchin<\/strong> 231
    Clarity is achieved by eliminating distractions 232
    Obstacles on society\u2019s growth path 236
    The Courage to Stand Up 239
    A desirable shift of focus 240
    Corporate Social Responsibility \u2013 a cosmetic exercise? 242
    Business as Agent for World Benefit 244
    The work ahead 246
    Appendix <\/strong>249
    Notes <\/strong>251
    Index<\/strong> 263<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Buy at Amazon.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Posted in: Business and Economy<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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