For the Welfare of Those They Lead
FOR THE WELFARE OF THOSE THEY LEAD Buddhist tradition describes three styles of compassionate leadership: the trailblazer, who leads from the front, takes risks, and sets an example; the ferryman, who accompanies those in his care, sharing the ups and downs of the crossing; and the shepherd, who sees each one of his flock into […]
Leadership, Ethics, and Humor
LEADERSHIP, ETHICS AND HUMOR “Horizontal Leadership” The global impulse for individual liberty and human equality is sweeping through all social and political structures. There is, understandably, an increasing tendency to democratize our notion of leadership and separate it from established social structures, formal roles and political authority. Leadership is now increasingly conceived in horizontal rather […]
Yield and Remain Whole
YIELD AND REMAIN WHOLE Yield and remain whole; Bend and remain straight. Be empty and remain full. Be worn and remain anew. Own little and be replete. Own much and be restless. Therefore the Sage embraces the ONE And sets an example for the whole world. He does not display himself, And so he shines; […]
Courage of Conscience
COURAGE OF CONSCIENCE No one is so busy or so poor that he cannot be inspired by a noble ideal to follow. Why hesitate to blaze a trail toward that ideal through all obstacles, all hindrances, all the daily considerations of social life, and to advance boldly until it is reached? Ah! those who would […]
Where Does Duty Lie?
WHERE DOES DUTY LIE? ENQUIRER. And how would you define these duties, or “duty,” in general, as you understand the term? THEOSOPHIST. Duty is that which is due to Humanity, to our fellow-men, neighbours, family, and especially that which we owe to all those who are poorer and more helpless than we are ourselves. This is a […]
Being a Voice
BEING A VOICE So here I stand. So here I stand, one girl, among many. I speak not for myself, but so those without a voice can be heard. Those who have fought for their rights. Their right to live in peace. Their right to be treated with dignity. Their right to equality of opportunity. […]
The Seasons of Equality
THE SEASONS OF EQUALITY The Spring of justice returned because we demanded fairness and equality. JALALUDDIN RUMITardjaat 11, Divane Shams Translated by Dr. Fariba Enteshari Printed by permission of Rumi Educational Center © In the same Sub-Category Share on email Email
The Arc of Justice
THE ARC OF JUSTICE The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. In the same Sub-Category Share on email Email
Gandhi’s Example
GANDHI’S EXAMPLE: PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP My life is my message.” M. K. Gandhi “Leadership by example is not only the most pervasive but the most enduring form of leadership.” Keshavan Nair Leadership is a social process which helps to set direction such that a group can unite to realize an aim or objective. The […]
Right Action
RIGHT ACTION There are three motives for right action, and, when the motor-power of wish and will is used to guide us aright in the daily routine of life, we walk fast on the Path of Good Works, Dana, Charity; Tapas, thoughtful Control; and Yagna, enlightened Sacrifice, are called Krishna’s own deeds….This habit of doing […]