I’m sure that many people would agree that success is a journey and not just a destination, and is seems that an increasing number of people are looking for more meaning and purpose in their lives these days. Money as the single bottom line is increasingly seen as a thing of the past, with the triple bottom line of people, planet and profit becoming a highly successful business model for the future.
More and more people are feeling that their workplace or business should reflect their personal values of honesty, integrity, and quality, while others would go even further and choose to work for a more ethical, environmentally sustainable and socially responsible company.
Maybe these heart-based qualities reflect a kind of ‘spirituality’ as they emphasise how values and principles can be applied and embodied; spiritual values in a business or, dare I say it a political context could, include integrity, honesty, accountability, quality, co-operation, intuition, trustworthiness, respect and service.
The bottom line is that a growing body of research shows that bringing ethics and spiritual values into the workplace can lead to increased productivity and profitability as well as employee retention, customer loyalty and brand reputation. Many companies like Apple Computers for example go even further and encourage staff ( or is it the other way round? ) to take the time to explore mindfulness through meditation and even prayer. Other businesses encourage a wide range of activities including centering exercises such as deep breathing to reduce stress, visioning exercises, active listening and using intuition and inner guidance in decision-making.
This is all music to my ears, so if you, your business or organisation are interested in exploring Spiritual Motivation, your intuition should tell you to contact me now because I know all about this stuff . . .
