Laurens Van Den Muyzenberg

Born out of a decade of discussion between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and international management consultant Laurens van den Muyzenberg, The Leaders Way is the unique meeting of two worlds: the global business landscape and Buddhism. At first sight, these seem to be an unlikely pairing. After a closer look, however, the best business practices and Buddhist principles in fact have much in common; both are concerned with making rational, holistic decisions and turning them into responsible, effective action. Indeed, the teachings of Buddhism have much to offer business leaders. The world today faces many unique challenges: the worst global recession in over seventy-five years, with millions out of jobs and entire economies in a tailspin; billions of people living in abject poverty; the imminent threat of an environmental meltdown. Even prosperous businesses and leaders feel insecure about the future. A new kind of leadership is neededone that sees events as they really are and understands the interconnectedness, impermanence, and interdependence of individuals, companies, and the global economic system.Through fascinating insights and day-to-day examples, His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers practical tools and advice on how to lead in our twenty-first-century world. Drawing on the wise teachings of Buddhism, he says, we can become better, more informed leaders as individuals, achieve more progressive leadership in our organizations, and help address some of the worlds most pressing problems. Moreover, we can improve the quality of life for all by promoting responsible, ethical, and profitable business practices. That is the leaders way.A rewarding, surprising view into the life and thoughts of one of the worlds most inspiring leaders, The Leaders Way provides a powerful manifesto for leading change at every levelin our lives, our organizations, and the wider world.

La senda del líder surge como fruto del encuentro entre dos mundos a primera vista alejados: el del mercado global y el budismo. Sin embargo, las mejores prácticas en las empresas y los principios del budismo comparten los mismos objetivos: los de tomar buenas decisiones de forma racional, y de actuar de manera eficaz. Por primera vez, el Dalai Lama ofrece su vision sobre la relacion entre la empresa, el budismo y la felicidad."No estoy interesado en convertir a nadie al budismo. Mi objetivo es presentar conceptos budistas que sean aceptables y utiles para personas de todas las fes, y tambien para aquellos sin ningun credo. Su Santidad el Dalai Lama.