The Lessons of Bhagwad Gita in Creating Transformational and Global Leaders

Abstract

Transformational leadership is a leadership process in which a leader inspires and motivates group members to affect positive change in an organization. Today, on the one hand, we talk about artificial intelligence and software-based decision-making styles, but on the other hand, we are dealing with stress, anger issues, lack of coordination and team spirit. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find a good leader and supporter in this artificial world and one of the main reasons is that we have become separated from our foundations, culture, and religion. Our religion, culture, and history provide us with numerous lessons in leadership and strategic management techniques. This chapter aims to highlight leadership lessons with special focus on Shree Bhagwad Gita. The Gita is not a religious book but is widely known and preached by people of all faiths all over the world. The Gita teaches us numerous strategies for managing and controlling emotions in difficult situations.