A Vignette of Spiritual Intelligence and Transformational Leadership
Preetha Menon1, Anand Sadasivan2
1Preetha Menon, Assistant Professor (Sr. Gr.) at Amrita Darshanam- International Centre for Spiritual Studies, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, India.
2Anand Sadasivan, Assistant Professor at Amritadarshanam – International Centre for Spiritual Studies, Amritapuri campus.
Manuscript received on 02 July 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 09 July 2019 | Manuscript published on 30 August 2019 | PP: 2529-2534 | Volume-8 Issue-10, August 2019 | Retrieval Number: J12400881019/19©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.J1240.0881019
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Abstract: The United Nations (UN) has identified 17 Sustainable Development Goals aimed to end poverty, hunger and inequality, act on climate change and the environment, improve access to health and education, and build strong institutions and partnerships. A style of leadership, ingrained in an altruistic and holistic approach that acknowledges the interrelationships of all beings, is a pre-requisite to achieve sustainable development. The projects undertaken by Amrita Institutions, under the guidance and leadership of its founder, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, are in tandem with the Sustainable Development Goals identified by the UN. Results of a survey conducted to unravel the observable components of Spiritual Intelligence (SI) and Transformational Leadership (TL) of Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, suggest a classic blend of SI and TL. Emulation of the convergence of SI and TL is projected to be an approach for mankind to transcend the differences of race, culture, and ideology, and regard one another as entities of a single all-encompassing consciousness. This prospective is predicted to promote fulfilment, purpose and meaning to life of individuals, communities, nations, and the world at large. The preliminary study illustrating this concept needs to be explored as recommendation for a future research, encompassing qualitative and quantitative analysis, to yield a holistic view of leadership characteristics. Longitudinal studies could also be pursued to deduce their trajectories over longer periods in time.
Key words: Spiritual Intelligence, Transformational Leadership, Vignette, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Contemporary Spiritual Leader, Sustainable Development Goals.
Scope of the Article: Swarm Intelligence