Spiritually-minded Authentic Leadership: Catalyst for Sustainable Development
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2017
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Crawford University Press
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In an era marked by complex global challenges and increasing demands for ethical governance, spiritually-minded authentic leadership has emerged as a transformative approach to sustainable development. This paper explores how leaders who integrate spiritual awareness with authenticity in their values, actions, and decision-making processes can serve as catalysts for long-term social, environmental, and economic sustainability. Spiritually-minded authentic leadership emphasizes self-awareness, relational transparency, ethical grounding, compassion, and a sense of purpose that transcends individual or organizational gain. By aligning inner values with outward behavior, such leaders foster trust, collective responsibility, and resilience within institutions and communities. The study examines theoretical foundations of authentic leadership and spirituality in leadership practice, highlighting their intersection as a powerful driver of inclusive and sustainable development outcomes. It further discusses how such leadership enhances stakeholder engagement, promotes ethical resource management, and nurtures a culture of accountability and shared value creation. The paper concludes that spiritually-minded authentic leadership is not only a moral imperative but also a practical framework for addressing contemporary sustainability challenges and achieving holistic development goals.
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Yalokwu, P. O. (2017). Spiritually minded authentic leadership: Catalyst for sustainable development (3rd inaugural lecture). Crawford University, Igbesa, Nigeria.