CWIL Readings
Picture Credit: Akshay Sriram, PGDM, 2021.
May 31, 2021
Article Published In : Greater Good
Why Thinking Like a Scientist Is Good for you
About one of the dimensions of wisdom: openness to divergent ideas, the ability to rethink & unlearn, and cognitive flexibility. A new book by Adam Grant The bestselling author of Give & Take and Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your opinions & open other people's minds, which can position you for excellence at work & wisdom in life.
April 16, 2021
Article Published In : Economic Times
Capitalism faces planetary & social risks today - it must be reimagined to strengthen itself
Economist Rebecca Henderson teaches at Harvard Business School. Henderson spoke to Srijana Mitra Das about the private sector’s role in building sustainable ecologies and societies — and a new idea of capitalism
April 15, 2021
Article Published In : Economics Times
SPJIMR sets up Centre for Wisdom in Leadership (CWIL) to create future ready leaders
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) has set up a Centre for Wisdom in Leadership (CWIL), which will partner with researchers, social organisations, public policy makers and industry from around the world to design innovative interventions in management education to groom leaders who can address complex issues like climate change, rising inequality, political polarisation and unethical practices.
April 09, 2021
Article Published In : Mindful
How to Navigate Difficult Conversations
We can’t avoid difficult conversations altogether, but we can navigate them more adeptly by learning to listen and communicate mindfully.
April 09, 2021
Article Published In : CEO Magzine
Self-awareness – the key to growing your emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence is not mystical or weird, but practical. It starts with learning self-awareness.
April 04, 2021
Article Published In : YouTube
In Conversation - Understanding the essence of Tat twam asi with Dr Surya Tahora
A talk by Surya Tahora on 'tat tvam asi, you are that', an equation which summarizes the entire vision of Vedanta
April 03, 2021
Article Published In : YouTube
Conversation on Consciousness with Surya Tahora
In this session of Conversation on Consciousness, Advaita Academy's curator Manu Kashyapp interviewed Surya Tahora about his life journey, the influence of his teacher Swami Dayananda Saraswati, the books on Vedanta he wrote in French and English; the difference between religion and spirituality; what Vedanta can bring to management and leaders, etc.
March 12, 2021
Article Published In : Mindful
Free Mindfulness Apps Worthy of Your Attention
There is no shortage of mindfulness and meditation apps these days, promising to help you combat anxiety, sleep better, hone your focus, and more. The five most valuable and easy-to-use mindfulness apps that are available free are mentioned in the following article.
March 05, 2021
Article Published In : University of Minnesota
Deep listening
Some define leadership as convening essential conversations—conversations with the power to transform our understanding of complex situations and to generate innovative options for action. A key component of these conversations is deep listening.
March 05, 2021
Article Published In : Ness Labs
Fail like a scientist
Failing like a scientist is also about continuously challenging your assumptions instead of blindly following a linear path to a specific goal. An outcome of the scientific method can be the complete elimination of a hypothesis. When you are learning, you may realise the goal you have been pursuing is no longer aligned with your overall objectives or principles. Instead of sticking to a goal just because, fail like a scientist and let it go.
