Articles by ELEFTHERIA EGEL
In 26 qualitative interviews with family-owned SME leaders in the region of Baden-Württemberg, Ge... more In 26 qualitative interviews with family-owned SME leaders in the region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, I explore how the leaders' spiritual identity builds the employed refugees' sense of belonging. Towards that end, I first draw from the fields of sociology and psychology to construct an interdisciplinary theoretical framework that combines a model of social integration with a psychological approach to spiritual identity. The study's findings suggest that there is a direct link between the leaders' spiritual identity and the employed refugees' sense of belonging. This study informs the literature of family business and provides a better comprehension regarding the impact of religious or spiritual beliefs to prosocial, ethical goals, citizenship and community social responsibility. It also brings into light the impact that refugee trauma may have on their successful integration in the host country. More broadly the study has implications for the design of successful social integration programs for refugees and other minorities.
Given the social and environmental challenges facing all organizations, there is a need for new l... more Given the social and environmental challenges facing all organizations, there is a need for new leadership models, methods, and tools for implementing organizational change for sustainable development. Toward that end, we review current approaches to leadership for sustainability in terms of their conceptual frameworks and extant research, which all advocate a balanced stakeholder approach to leadership to address the social and environmental issues related to sustainability and sustainable development. Then, drawing from spiritual and being-centered leadership theories, we offer a model of Global Leadership for Sustainability (GLfS) that incorporates and extends the conceptual domain beyond current approaches to leadership for sustainability. In doing so we propose that spirituality, through the qualities of self-transcendence and interconnectedness, is critical for sustainability and is foundational for GLfS. We also emphasize the importance of cultivating a Global Mindset for Sustainability, which incorporates two ethical principles—an ethic of remote moral responsibility and an ethic of care and compassion. As a result, global leaders for sustainability become more committed to moving beyond satisfying stakeholders’ demands for economic returns, toward a more sustainable, triple bottom line, balanced approach. Finally, we discuss implications for theory, research, and practice of GLfS.
In book: Exploring Gender at Work, 2021
Research on female innovation-driven entrepreneurialism demonstrates that the number of start-ups... more Research on female innovation-driven entrepreneurialism demonstrates that the number of start-ups by women worldwide still lags that of their male counterparts. This is in part due to women’s lower level of entrepreneurial self-efficacy which impacts negatively their entrepreneurial intention. This study uses the concept of multiple identities seen from a psychodynamic perspective, to explore theoretically how female entrepreneurs’ identity affects their entrepreneurial self-efficacy. First, I look into female entrepreneurs’ identity as part of their multiple identities situated within their self-concept. Second, I use Bourdieu’s androgenic cosmology to look into gender identity’s impact on women’s entrepreneurial identity and its potential impact on women entrepreneurs’ self-efficacy and their intention to start a business. Finally, I offer the adoption of “metaxu” as an ontological concept on how women entrepreneurs can reconcile their multiple identities and bring their best at work.
Journal of Management, Spirituality & Religion
Journal of Management, Spirituality & Religion
Journal of Management, Spirituality & Religion
The Routledge Companion to Inclusive LeadershipPublisher: Routledge, 2020
In our current knowledge era paradigm, the rapid production of knowledge and innovation have beco... more In our current knowledge era paradigm, the rapid production of knowledge and innovation have become critical to organizational survival. This new reality demands of leadership to expand its form and embrace different qualities. More than ever, leadership is called to successfully include diversity, as the engagement of diverse talent is crucial to organizational creativity and innovation. However, leadership finds it challenging to re-create itself anew, as there is no toolkit with concrete directions and no successful models of future leadership. The future is not here yet! Accordingly, leadership remains stuck with a lived past and ruminates on the language and actions of outdated leadership discourse. Inclusion is inevitably trapped within the same discourse. In this chapter, I use the philosopher Martin Buber’s “dialogical existentialism” to conceptualize a potential future leadership configuration and I propose that “female” leadership qualities is the tool required to shape leadership, advance inclusion, and create a culture of inclusiveness. First, I explore how leadership has moved from individual to collective form. Second, I look into the literature review of inclusion. Third, I conceptualize the new relational context of leadership through the Buber’s “I” and “we.” Finally, I propose the development of “female” leadership qualities as a way to enhance inclusion. Keywords: knowledge era, relational leadership, inclusion, female leadership
Perhaps the greatest challenge facing today's global leaders is the need to address the demand fo... more Perhaps the greatest challenge facing today's global leaders is the need to address the demand for a new strategic business orientation that effectively perceives the nature of complex markets and maximizes global business opportunities. This has given rise to the call for cultivating a global mindset (GM) as a foundation for global leadership. In this chapter we introduce a process for cultivating a GM based on a theory of Being-centered leadership that proposes multiple levels of being as a context for effective global leadership. First, we explore the concept of global mindset and focus on a classification of its core properties. Second, we review the theory of Being-centered leadership, which incorporates five levels of knowing and being, and argue that it is only when a leader commits to the spiritual journey inherent in these levels that self-awareness and other-awareness become manifest, which we propose is essential for GM cultivation. Next, we illustrate how a model of spiritual leadership can facilitate cultivation of a GM and global leadership. Finally, we discuss the implications for global mindset and leadership research and practice.
In response to an emerging call for leaders to live their lives and lead their organizations in w... more In response to an emerging call for leaders to live their lives and lead their organizations in ways that, in addition to providing for the organizations economic success, account for their impact on employees, the earth, society, and the health of local and global economies, we offer a model of spiritual leadership that inherently embeds sustainability into the triple bottom line. In doing so, we draw from the emerging field of workplace spirituality and propose that the spiritual qualities that underlie the world’s spiritual and religious traditions provide the foundation on which leaders may build to hone their skills and competencies to foster a sustainability mindset by seeking higher levels of consciousness, self-awareness, and other-centeredness, which is essential for maximizing the triple bottom line through spiritual leadership.
Perhaps the greatest challenge facing today's global leaders is the need to address the demand fo... more Perhaps the greatest challenge facing today's global leaders is the need to address the demand for a new strategic business orientation that effectively perceives the nature of complex markets and maximizes global business opportunities. This has given rise to the call for cultivating a global mindset (GM) as a foundation for global leadership. In this chapter we introduce a process for cultivating a GM based on a theory of Being-centered leadership that proposes multiple levels of being as a context for effective global leadership. First, we explore the concept of global mindset and focus on a classification of its core properties. Second, we review the theory of Being-centered leadership, which incorporates five levels of knowing and being, and argue that it is only when a leader commits to the spiritual journey inherent in these levels that self-awareness and other-awareness become manifest, which we propose is essential for GM cultivation. Next, we illustrate how a model of spiritual leadership can facilitate cultivation of a GM and global leadership. Finally, we discuss the implications for global mindset and leadership research and practice.
Despite 15 years of functioning as an interest group, our domain of inquiry is relatively young a... more Despite 15 years of functioning as an interest group, our domain of inquiry is relatively young and there are limited theoretical boundaries to support, shape, and assist our efforts. This metaphorical "blank canvas" is both empowering, in that so many inquiries are open for exploration, and yet also limiting. In this document we highlight three critical elements to emphasize their importance in MSR research: (a) delineating and operationalizing the key terms of religion, spirituality, and workplace spirituality; (b) acknowledging the work to date in the MSR corpus around definitions of these terms, and (c) being explicit about how ontological and epistemological assumptions inform our methods. The intention is to encourage growth in the quality and rigor of our individual and collective scholarship.
Perhaps the greatest challenge facing today’s global leaders is the need to address the demand f... more Perhaps the greatest challenge facing today’s global leaders is the need to address the demand for a new strategic business orientation that effectively perceives the nature of complex markets and maximizes global business opportunities. This has given rise to the call for cultivating a global mindset (GM) as a foundation for global leadership. In this chapter we introduce a process for cultivating a GM based on a theory of Being-centered leadership that proposes multiple levels of being as a context for effective global leadership. First, we explore the concept of global mindset and focus on a classification of its core properties. Second, we
review the theory of Being-centered leadership, which incorporates five levels of knowing and being, and argue that it is only when a leader commits to the spiritual journey inherent in these levels that self-awareness and other-awareness become manifest, which we propose is essential for GM cultivation. Next, we illustrate how a model of spiritual leadership can facilitate cultivation of a GM and global leadership. Finally, we discuss the implications for global mindset and leadership research and practice.
Keywords
Global leadership • Global mindset • Being-centered leadership • Spiritual
leadership
Abstract
Western-based models dominate leadership research and practice, although a consensus is ... more Abstract
Western-based models dominate leadership research and practice, although a consensus is emerging that new theories and models are needed to foster cross-cultural understanding and rapprochement. This holds not only for global organizations that employ workers from different cultures but also for public and private organizations whose cultures and employees are grounded in and embrace religious beliefs and practices as central to their work. This article addresses these issues, drawing from spiritual leadership theory and Islamic religious tenets, and performing a theoretical transposition of the components of the spiritual leadership model into a model of Islamic leadership more appropriate for Islamic organizations and organizations employing Muslim workers. Implications for future theory building, research, and practice are discussed.
Keywords
cross-cultural leadership, Islamic leadership, public administration, spiritual leadership, theory of transposition, workplace spirituality
Conference Presentations by ELEFTHERIA EGEL
Université de Montpellier 28 juin 2019, 2019
Description de l’atelier
Cet atelier expérimental a pour objectif de comparer différentes prati... more Description de l’atelier
Cet atelier expérimental a pour objectif de comparer différentes pratiques contemplatives utilisées dans le monde sécularisé moderne et dans la tradition islamique. Il commencera par expliquer les termes «vie intérieure» et «fitrah», ainsi que les pratiques contemplatives utilisées dans le monde sécularisé et dans l'islam. Il utilisera ensuite la classification des pratiques contemplatives d’Oman (2010) pour initier les participants à l’expérience de toutes les pratiques. À la fin de l'atelier, les résultats et les similitudes ainsi que les différences seront discutés.
We propose a model of global leadership for sustainability (GLFS), grounded in the spiritual qual... more We propose a model of global leadership for sustainability (GLFS), grounded in the spiritual qualities that underlie the world’s spiritual and religious traditions, and provide a process for leaders to hone global mindset to reach higher levels of consciousness, self-awareness, and other-centeredness.
In this symposium each panelist explores how they find meaning in their work and, in doing so, pl... more In this symposium each panelist explores how they find meaning in their work and, in doing so, play a part in making their organizations meaningful. Given the essence of meaning is connection and is inherently spiritual as it is a nonphysical reality, we believe it fruitful to examine how people satisfy Baumeister’s four needs for meaning at work (need for purpose, values, efficacy, and self-worth) through a wide spectrum of religious and nonreligious traditions, perspectives, and practices including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, 12 Step spiritual programs, humanistic management, and atheism. In particular, symposium panelists will elaborate on how meaningfulness can foster maximization/realization of human potential at work and how these different framings illuminate the processes of making organizations meaningful.
The purpose of this panel symposium is to explore the “interstitial space of higher spiritual awa... more The purpose of this panel symposium is to explore the “interstitial space of higher spiritual awareness that mobilizes and situates information, people, and resources at the interface between spirituality and sustainability, which includes self- transcendence and interconnectedness in loving and serving each other, our organizations and their stakeholders, and our planet to insure that it and future generations flourish."
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Articles by ELEFTHERIA EGEL
review the theory of Being-centered leadership, which incorporates five levels of knowing and being, and argue that it is only when a leader commits to the spiritual journey inherent in these levels that self-awareness and other-awareness become manifest, which we propose is essential for GM cultivation. Next, we illustrate how a model of spiritual leadership can facilitate cultivation of a GM and global leadership. Finally, we discuss the implications for global mindset and leadership research and practice.
Keywords
Global leadership • Global mindset • Being-centered leadership • Spiritual
leadership
Western-based models dominate leadership research and practice, although a consensus is emerging that new theories and models are needed to foster cross-cultural understanding and rapprochement. This holds not only for global organizations that employ workers from different cultures but also for public and private organizations whose cultures and employees are grounded in and embrace religious beliefs and practices as central to their work. This article addresses these issues, drawing from spiritual leadership theory and Islamic religious tenets, and performing a theoretical transposition of the components of the spiritual leadership model into a model of Islamic leadership more appropriate for Islamic organizations and organizations employing Muslim workers. Implications for future theory building, research, and practice are discussed.
Keywords
cross-cultural leadership, Islamic leadership, public administration, spiritual leadership, theory of transposition, workplace spirituality
Conference Presentations by ELEFTHERIA EGEL
Cet atelier expérimental a pour objectif de comparer différentes pratiques contemplatives utilisées dans le monde sécularisé moderne et dans la tradition islamique. Il commencera par expliquer les termes «vie intérieure» et «fitrah», ainsi que les pratiques contemplatives utilisées dans le monde sécularisé et dans l'islam. Il utilisera ensuite la classification des pratiques contemplatives d’Oman (2010) pour initier les participants à l’expérience de toutes les pratiques. À la fin de l'atelier, les résultats et les similitudes ainsi que les différences seront discutés.
review the theory of Being-centered leadership, which incorporates five levels of knowing and being, and argue that it is only when a leader commits to the spiritual journey inherent in these levels that self-awareness and other-awareness become manifest, which we propose is essential for GM cultivation. Next, we illustrate how a model of spiritual leadership can facilitate cultivation of a GM and global leadership. Finally, we discuss the implications for global mindset and leadership research and practice.
Keywords
Global leadership • Global mindset • Being-centered leadership • Spiritual
leadership
Western-based models dominate leadership research and practice, although a consensus is emerging that new theories and models are needed to foster cross-cultural understanding and rapprochement. This holds not only for global organizations that employ workers from different cultures but also for public and private organizations whose cultures and employees are grounded in and embrace religious beliefs and practices as central to their work. This article addresses these issues, drawing from spiritual leadership theory and Islamic religious tenets, and performing a theoretical transposition of the components of the spiritual leadership model into a model of Islamic leadership more appropriate for Islamic organizations and organizations employing Muslim workers. Implications for future theory building, research, and practice are discussed.
Keywords
cross-cultural leadership, Islamic leadership, public administration, spiritual leadership, theory of transposition, workplace spirituality
Cet atelier expérimental a pour objectif de comparer différentes pratiques contemplatives utilisées dans le monde sécularisé moderne et dans la tradition islamique. Il commencera par expliquer les termes «vie intérieure» et «fitrah», ainsi que les pratiques contemplatives utilisées dans le monde sécularisé et dans l'islam. Il utilisera ensuite la classification des pratiques contemplatives d’Oman (2010) pour initier les participants à l’expérience de toutes les pratiques. À la fin de l'atelier, les résultats et les similitudes ainsi que les différences seront discutés.
Leadership Theory (SLT). En s' appuyant sur le SLT nous explorons trois perspectives
différentes: laique, religieux et eco-humaniste. Pour le faire, nous mobilisons un modèle de
Leadership Spirituel: le Spiritual Leadership Model (SLM). La thèse comporte trois études.
La première étude a pour objectif de transposer le modèle SLM à un contexte particulier:
l'Islam. La deuxième étude, empirique, étudie le cas d'une entreprise d'Arabie Saoudite. ...
The COVID-19 Pandemic: Ethical Challenges and Considerations addresses issues including the right to vaccinate, and the right to refuse vaccination; the responsibilities of government in a pandemic; the individual or collective locus of moral agency; the moral responsibility of the media in a pandemic; the ethical, moral and practical lessons from COVID 19.
This is a companion book to Ethical Implications of COVID-19 Management: Evaluating the Aftershock, also published by Ethics International Press.
This is a companion book to The COVID-19 Pandemic: Ethical Challenges and Considerations, also published by Ethics International Press.