Reflecties Spirituality Issue 12 June 2023

Interconnected: Reflections on the Suriname Conference 

Living in Holland and being a descendant of Indian indentured labourers from Suriname in South America, it was an honour for me to participate in the global conference Slavery, Indentured Labour, Migration, and their Impact on Present Societies in Paramaribo. It was organized in June by the Anton de Kom University of Suriname. Having studied […]

Redactie Team Spirituality Issue 12 June 2023

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Dear readers, As we celebrate the International  Day  of Yoga, we invite you to embark on a transformative journey within the realms of Yoga, Spirituality, and Business as we find ourselves at the intersection of ancient wisdom and the ever-evolving world of modern commerce. In our VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) world, a new […]

Spirituality Issue 12 June 2023

Yogic Yamas and Niyamas

In this article, let us revisit the concept of yamas and niyamas from aṣṭāṅga yoga philosophy. They have the potential to inspire organizational approaches to ethical conduct that consider universal and contextual factors. This need has already been highlighted by the present challenges faced by institutionalism and organizations’ struggle to preserve meaning amidst challenging situations […]

Spiritualiteit & Samenleving Spirituality Issue 12 June 2023

A Perspective on Technology in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Introduction In today’s rapidly changing world, characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), it is crucial to explore how spirituality and technology intersect in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The Fourth Industrial Revolution, as defined by the World Economic Forum, necessitates holistic and integrative approaches to driving technology and rebuilding our understanding […]

Management & Leiderschap Spirituality Issue 12 June 2023

Spirituality and Sustainable Business with a Stewardship Mindset

Spirituality and sustainable entrepreneurship can mutually support each other in making a positive impact on the world. By developing interconnected relationships, the individuals and stakeholders involved can find a sense of purpose. Sustainable entrepreneurship can therefore be seen as a practical manifestation of purpose, whether or not it is rooted in spirituality. In this article, […]

Redactie Team Spirituality Issue 12 June 2023

Research for Practitioners*

In this issue, we share the reading list from the recently concluded OM RISE International Workshop on Building an Academic Discipline of Spirituality in Management and Society. The workshop focused on advancing our discussion on the discipline of spirituality for management and society. The workshop discussions were oriented to eventually build education, research, and practice […]

Reflecties Spirituality Issue 12 June 2023

Embracing Flow: Unveiling the Deeper Meaning in Business Conversations

Feeling driven, passionate, and ambitious — these are words often thrown around in the management language of my work and business environment. Yet, we rarely delve into their depth and true value. What do these words really mean? And how do they impact individuals, businesses, and customers? Do the words themselves matter, or is it […]

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Spirituality Issue 12 June 2023

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Victor A. van Bijlert (ret.) was a lecturer in the Department of Beliefs and Practices, Faculty of Religion and Theology, at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The nineteenth-century Hindu modernity, it is argued, sought both individual flourishing and collective emancipation from Western domination. For the first time Hinduism began to be constructed as a religion […]