Leadership Practices and the Bhagavad Gita. Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Management

Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation from the year 2024 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: A, , course: PhD, language: English, abstract: This PhD thesis explores the intersection of modern leadership practices and the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. The objective is to examine how the philosophical and spiritual principles of the Bhagavad Gita can enrich contemporary leadership theories. The study offers a comparative analysis of concepts such as duty (dharma), selfless action (nishkama karma), and ethical decision-making, juxtaposing them with transformational, servant, and authentic leadership, as well as emotional intelligence. Practical applications are explored in areas such as conflict resolution, team development, and decision-making under uncertainty. The findings aim to provide leaders with actionable insights to integrate spiritual wisdom into effective organizational leadership. Leadership Development and Bhagavad Gita is an excellent combination for Sustainable Development of Organizations.