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    WebinarAlignment of Values 2008 60 min

    The Spiritual Based Executive

    Consider what it might be like in our world today if: •Spirituality was the inner foundation that business executives operated from •Business executives developed within themselves a purity and unity of thought, word and action •Business executives actively expressed their spiritual character in every aspect of their lives •Spiritual values transformed all aspects of life in business and in society… which naturally resulted in spiritual well-being and global prosperity for all To fulfill this vision, we will need a revolution in business leadership. While the word “revolution” often conjures up an image of radical change and chaos, it actually has two meanings. The first is “fundamental transformation” that often does involve great uncertainty. But the other definition is equally important. What does the earth do every 24 hours? It completes one revolution, returning to where it began. So, the second meaning of revolution is “to return to where you began.” In the context of spiritual-based leadership, this means returning to our spiritual roots, to our inner source of spirituality – and leading from that place. To facilitate this revolution in business leadership, we will explore four faculties that will empower you to be a spiritual-based executive: -Establish your spiritual view of life and your spiritual theme. -Explore your spirituality from the inside out. Identify how you best grow your spiritual awareness. -Embody spiritual principles in your leadership. See what it looks like waking up as a spiritual-based executive each day. -Engage in “revolutionary” activities. Stretch your ideas of what’s possible in who you are, what you contribute, and how you can lead from your spiritual theme. These four faculties are not just for individual executives. In fact, when a group of executives identify their common spiritual view of life, support each other in growing spiritually, embody spiritual principles day-to-day, and engage in activities to transform their organization, they cannot help but stimulate fundamental change… naturally. When we step up to the challenge, the call, to be business executives steeped in our spiritual values, our companies will take the lead in building the character, and the capabilities, required to transform all aspects of life and business.

    Presenter

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    Debra Miller

    Key Takeaways

    • 1.Spiritual-based leadership involves returning to one's inner spiritual roots to guide actions.
    • 2.Effective spiritual leadership requires establishing a personal spiritual view and theme.
    • 3.Leaders must explore their spirituality from the inside out to grow their spiritual awareness.
    • 4.Embodying spiritual principles daily is crucial for authentic, values-driven leadership.
    • 5.Engaging in 'revolutionary' activities helps leaders challenge existing paradigms and drive organizational change.
    • 6.When executive teams align on shared spiritual principles, they can stimulate fundamental, natural change within the organization.

    The Vision of the Spiritual-Based Executive

    This webinar explores what becomes possible when business leaders operate from an inner spiritual foundation. It posits a future where executives cultivate a unity of thought, word, and action, expressing their spiritual character in every aspect of their lives. This approach is envisioned as a pathway to transforming business and society, leading to widespread spiritual well-being and global prosperity.

    A Revolution in Leadership: Returning to Your Roots

    To achieve this vision, a "revolution" in business leadership is required. The term is presented with two meanings:

    1. Fundamental Transformation: A radical and often uncertain change in how leadership is practiced.
    2. A Return to the Source: Like the Earth completing a revolution every 24 hours, this meaning implies returning to where you began. For leaders, this means reconnecting with their spiritual roots and leading from that inner source.

    A Framework for Spiritual-Based Leadership

    The session introduces four faculties designed to empower executives to lead from a spiritual foundation.

    Establish Your Spiritual View

    Leaders are guided to define their personal spiritual view of life and establish a "spiritual theme" that can serve as a guiding principle for their leadership.

    Explore Your Inner Spirituality

    This involves looking inward to identify the most effective ways to grow one's own spiritual awareness and connect with that inner source.

    Embody Spiritual Principles

    Executives learn what it means to live as a spiritual-based leader each day, integrating core principles and values into their daily actions and decisions.

    Engage in Revolutionary Activities

    This faculty encourages leaders to stretch their ideas of what is possible. It prompts them to consider who they are, what they can contribute, and how they can lead authentically from their spiritual theme to create meaningful change.

    Collective Impact on Organizational Transformation

    These four faculties are not merely for individual development. When an executive team collectively identifies a shared spiritual view, supports one another's growth, embodies spiritual principles, and engages in transformative activities, they can drive fundamental and natural change throughout their organization. By stepping up to this call, leaders can build the character and capabilities needed to elevate not just their companies, but all aspects of life and business.

    This session delves into the concept of the spiritual-based executive, exploring how leadership grounded in inner spiritual values can profoundly transform business and society. It argues for a return to fundamental spiritual roots to foster purity, unity, and integrity in thought, word, and action among leaders, an idea that remains highly relevant for today's complex organizational challenges.

    What you'll learn

    The webinar with Debra Miller introduces a framework for executives to integrate spiritual principles into their leadership. Key areas include:

    • Establishing a Spiritual View: Defining personal spiritual perspectives and themes.
    • Exploring Inner Spirituality: Identifying methods for growing spiritual awareness from within.
    • Embodying Spiritual Principles: Practicing spiritual values in daily leadership activities.
    • Engaging in Revolutionary Activities: Challenging existing paradigms and leading from a spiritual theme to drive significant change.

    Who this webinar is for

    This webinar is ideal for:

    • Business executives seeking deeper meaning and purpose in their leadership.
    • Leaders interested in exploring the integration of personal values and spirituality into their professional roles.
    • Organizational development professionals looking for frameworks to foster ethical and values-driven cultures.
    • Anyone aspiring to lead with greater integrity, authenticity, and a long-term vision for societal well-being.

    Why it matters now

    In a rapidly changing and often volatile global landscape, the call for values-based leadership is more urgent than ever. Organizations face increasing scrutiny regarding their ethical practices, social responsibility, and impact. Leaders who operate from a strong, coherent spiritual or values-based foundation can provide stability, inspire trust, and foster resilient cultures. This approach helps navigate uncertainty by grounding decisions in a clear moral compass, leading to sustainable growth and positive societal contributions beyond mere profit motives.

    How leaders can apply this

    Leaders can apply these insights by consciously cultivating their inner spiritual life and translating those values into actionable leadership strategies. This involves:

    • Regular self-reflection to clarify personal spiritual views and themes.
    • Seeking out practices that enhance spiritual awareness, whether through mindfulness, contemplation, or community engagement.
    • Intentionally aligning business decisions and organizational culture with identified spiritual principles.
    • Championing initiatives that promote holistic well-being, ethical conduct, and social responsibility within their organizations and broader communities. By doing so, leaders can stimulate fundamental change and lead their companies toward building character and capabilities that benefit all stakeholders.

    About this session

    Key takeaways

    Watching this webinar gives you grounded, practical perspective on Values. Expect ideas you can use in leadership conversations, not abstract theory, drawn from Debra Miller's direct experience.

    Who this is for

    CHROs, HR business partners, talent leaders, executive coaches, organizational development practitioners, and senior leaders who are responsible for alignment of values inside their organization.

    Why it matters now

    Workforce expectations, hybrid work patterns, and AI-driven change keep raising the bar on culture and leadership. Sessions like this help leaders make smarter, more evidence-informed decisions about Values.

    How to apply it

    Use the ideas here to challenge a current assumption on your team, design a single concrete experiment in the next 30 days, and bring one finding back to your leadership group for discussion.

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    Topics

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