Soul at Work, Spiritual Leadership in Organizations

The Neglected Ethical and Spiritual Motivations in the Workplace

“…Given that it brings conceptual instruments that facilitate a better understanding of the roles of morality and spirituality in the workplace, it may help the implementation of more holistic leadership models (Benefiel, 2005;Fry and Nisiewizc, 2013). Some of the promoted actions of these models had positive effects in their organizations, by introducing such motivating elements as silence rooms, one-on-one conversation opportunities, charitable activities in hospitals or nursing homes, and so on.…”

Business Research, Self-fulfilling Prophecy, and the Inherent Responsibility of Scholars

“…Fehr and Gächter show that people are ready to act in a socially responsible manner and punish behaviors that are not socially correct, even if it is not profitable for themselves (2002; see also Buchholz and Rosenthal 2005;Steenhaut and van Kenhove 2006). More generally, individuals within the business system seem to suffer from the narrow definition of economic rationality and its conflict with their personal values, and strive for a more holistic approach of life and work (Benefiel 2005;Conlin 1999;Englis and Solomon 1997;Kozinets and Handelman 2004;Sen et al 2001). At the level of the business system, a mere economic approach of economic transactions and of the firm often falls short.…”

Spirituality across Disciplines: Research and Practice:

“…Heaton et al (2004) suggest an inside out approach that will develop the individual which 'becomes an instrument for organisational change' (p. 63). In the first casethe top down approach -the intention is to influence organisational culture through leaders (Schein 1992;Neck and Milliman 1994;Harung et al 1995;Cacioppe 2000;Benefiel 2005). Fairholm (1996) promoted a model to apply spiritual leadership at work based on morality, stewardship and community in order to achieve a culture that would fulfil whole-self needs at work.…”