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Yogyathwa: Simple Access to Powerful Leadership
by Bala V Balachandar, T. N Seshan, Nixon Fernando
Yogyathwa: Simple Access to Powerful Leadership
Cover
Title Page
Brief Contents
Contents
Preface
Foreword
About the Authors
Introduction
Section 1 Mulling on the Definitions
1. Anti-Definitions
Coding and Decoding of the Meaning of Words Must be Identical
What the Authors Mean
2. The Confusing Synonyms of Leadership
Is the Vocabulary Related to Leadership Wide Enough?
There is a Critical Need to Resolve
Trying to Resolve It
The Pursuit of Leadership
References
Suggested Classroom Activities
3. A Complete Leader
A Holistic View on Leadership is Important
A Picture to Capture Seven Ideas of Leadership
Section 2 The Core Premises of Leadership
4. The Common Soul Theory of Leadership
Introduction
The Overall Frame-work of the Common Soul Theory of Leadership
Is This a Discovery or an Invention?
When a Student Searches for Evidence
A Consolation Even for those Who Don’t Get Evidence
Summary
In Conclusion
Case Studies
Exercises
5. The Chief Attribute of a Leader: Yogyathwa
The Common Soul
The Chief Task in Leadership
Common Soul and the Natural State
How to Establish Connection Between the Common Soul and the Head
A Yoga Related Word Used in Common Conversation
The Induction Effect of a Yogi
Case Studies
Exercises
6. Reasoning Out the Metaphysical Truths in Leadership Discussions
The Question of Being Rational
Leadership has Aesthetic Content
Limiting Studies to the Material Sphere is Like This
Should I Sacrifice ‘Rationality’ for This?
The Process of Inquiry that is Rational
Models
Establishing Theories Through Proofs
Pursuit of Truth
Coming Back to the Common Soul Theory of Leadership
Exercises
7. The Technical Nuances of Yoga and Yogyathwa
Pursuing the Path of Knowledge
The Relative Merits of the Two Paths
The Origins of the Idea of Yoga
The Theory/Model of the Universal Brahman
Benefits of the Theory of the Universal Brahman
Case Studies
Exercises
Section 3 Suzerainty and its Role in Good Teams
8. Under What Conditions Can I be Called Up for Suzerainty?
A Conceptual Base for Studying Suzerainty
Basic Postulates on the ‘Emergence of Suzerains’
To be a Suzerain
Case Studies
Exercises
9. Who Ends Up Becoming the Suzerain?
Certain Factors Up the Chance for Becoming a Suzerain
Dormant Suzerainty
The Exact Nature of the Agenda and the Members of the Group Competent in that Particular Agenda
Skilled and Experienced Administrators and Managers
The Preferred Organizational Structure for Meeting that Agenda and the Suzerainty Style of the Suzerain
Selection and Promotion Systems Established within Groups
The Presence of True Leaders in the Group
The Actual Dynamics and Drama of the Situation at Hand
Case Studies
Exercises
10. When Groups Search for Good Suzerains
Organizations Want Good Suzerains
The Right Way to Say What is a Good Suzerain
Selection of Good Suzerains Infused into Life Culture
Case Studies
Exercises
11. As a Suzerain to a Group, What are My Prime Concerns?
Four Point Focus for Suzerains
Four Steps for Pre-existing Organizations
Failing to Communicate Agenda Related Information
The Team Perspective Has a Three Point Focus
Case Studies
Exercises
12. The Fundamental Ingredient for Success of Organizations
The Three Point Focus of Organizations
The Chance of Failure
Driving a Positive Spiral through Excellence
Case Studies
Exercises
Section 4 Getting to the Heart of Excellence
13. A Study of Excellence as Evolved in Modern Thought
The Disciplines that Have Inquired into Excellence
Operations Theory
Motivation Theory
The Metaphysical is Important
References
Case Studies
Exercises
14. Motivation and Excellence According to Ancient Indians
Impactful Ancient Indian Insights and Models
The Four Impeller Model of Human Nature
The Variance between the Materialistic and the Spiritual
Proof for the Theory
Why this Four-Impeller Model Needs Further Analysis by a Student of Leadership
Need for a ‘Performer’s’ View
Each One Takes his Own Call
Case Studies
Exercises
15. Understanding the Nuances of Dharma
The Study of Dharma Needs the Attention it Deserves
So What is Dharma? And How is it Relevant to Today’s Suzerain?
First Component: The Supreme Self
Second Component: Rule of Law
Third Component: A Sense of Duty That is Not
Fourth Component: Era Specificity
Case Studies
Exercises
16. Defining a Leader Vis-à-Vis Yogyathwa and Dharma
The Belief System of the Suzerain Who Understands Yogyathwa and Dharma
How a Leader Encounters an Organization
Dharma as an Imparted Feeling
The Primary Role of the Leader in Dharma
Summary
Case Studies
Exercises
17. The Metaphysical Models and their Scientific Validation
Retracing Back to the Relevant ‘Models’
The Four Impeller Model of Motivation
The Common Soul Theory of Leadership
The Model of the Universal Brahman
Dharma and Its Four Components
Important Conclusions from the Models
Credibility of these Theories/Models
Exercises
Section 5 Pursuit of Excellence Through Yogyathwa and Dharma
18. Usefulness of the Theories/Models to a Leader in Practical Life
Suzerains Please Note
Each Generation of Humans has a Right to Choose How It Lives
The Start Point has Always been Awareness, Understanding and Belief
Some Important Aspects of How the Learning was Applied in Society
In Conclusion
Case Studies
Exercises
19. Dharma of the Present Age: With Special Reference to Companies
Spiritual Terms need not to be Put-offs in Rational Analyses
Dharma Explains a Wide Range of Observations on Leadership
Dharma in the Context of Companies’ Contribution to Society
Dharma for this Age
Case Studies
Exercises
20. Why CSR and Ethics are Important for a Company
The Company Footprint and CSR
Ethics
Case Studies
Exercises
Section 6 Unleash the Leadership Potential
21. The Suzerainty and Leadership Matrix: Understanding were We Stand
A Map to Track Leadership Journeys
The Suzerainty-Leadership Matrix
Mohammad Ali Jinnah
Mahatma Gandhi
Case Studies
Exercises
22. The Journey of the Complete Leader
The Majestic Leadership Elephant
The Journey of a Leader
A Prayer from the Authors
Exercises
23. Difficult Leadership Signposts Simplified
Leadership Quotes: How Theories/Models Explain Them
A Leader must be a Master of the Present Moment
When Something is Accomplished under A True Leader, the Leader is Barely Visible and They All Say ‘We Did It’
Let Him Lead Who is Led by his Bright Heart—Sirshree Tejparkhi
He Who Does not Know How to Follow Does not Know How to Lead … (Mahatma Gandhi)
A True Leader makes Leaders Not Followers (Tom Peters)
Is the Desire to be a Leader a Self-Contradiction?
Servant Leader
Leadership by Example
Everyone is a Leader
Case Studies
Exercises
24. Developing Yogyathwa Systematically
Resolving that Yogyathwa is Life Fulfilling
A Systematic Compilation on Practices that Enhance Yogyathwa
Self-Restraint
Following the Do’s
Yogasana
Pranayama
Withdrawal from The Senses
Concentration
Meditation
Moksha/Nirvana/Self-Realization
Conclusion
Exercises
25. The Interfaces You Can Use to Develop Yogyathwa
When Traditions are Based on Wisdom
Transforming Yogic Skills in Various Stages of Life
Various Influences Used to Transfer Yogic Skills
In Conclusion
Case Study
Exercises
Appendix A Karma Yoga
The Overall Objective of Yoga
Karma Yoga
Summary
Exercise
Appendix B Bhagavad Gita: On the Same Work Being Mediocre or Excellent
The Bhagavad Gita, an Insightful Observation into Human Nature
Will My Team Perform at Mediocrity or Excellence?
The ‘Me’ Used Here is Impersonal
To Be Devotional or Mindful of Results
Motivating People to Work in Industries
Case Studies
Exercises
Appendix C The Suzerainty and Leadership Matrix with Details
Higher Resolution with More Divisions
Exercise
Index
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Swami Vireshwarananda, translation: Ramakrishna Mission.
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