Leading with the Spiritual Rule: Collectively Navigating Toward a Morally Sound Future

Joan Marques ()
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Joan Marques: Woodbury University

Chapter 10 in Engaged Leadership, 2018, pp 187-197 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter offers a moral principle that incorporates the spiritual dimension in every area of decision-making. As workplaces become more diverse in every way, so too do moral standards. Whether based on religious, cultural, theoretical, or practical foundations, perspectives on what is supposed to be the “morally right” thing are divergent. Yet, despite the rich blend of perspectives, there could still be a unified moral code to serve as a collective compass toward a spiritually sound future. The foundation of this moral compass is based on the “Spiritual Rule,” which entails that we should treat others as well as possible considering our best abilities and values, others’ preferences, and the well-being of all life. The chapter will present a brief overview of some of the most common moral principles as they have been developed and adopted over time. The chapter will subsequently use the ancient “Golden Rule” as a catalyst toward the more recently formulated, strongly marketing-based Platinum Rule. Strengths and weaknesses of both theories will be discussed as a foundation for the “Spiritual Rule,” which considers the challenges of increased globalism and ensuing interconnectedness.

Keywords: The Golden Rule; The Platinum Rule; The Spiritual Rule; Mutuality; Spiritual Behavior; The global workforce (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-72221-4_10

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