Leadership Qualities from Successful Leaders in The Theravāda Perspective
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This article aims to explore leadership concepts in Western and Theravāda perspectives and analyze qualities of successful leaders. The qualitative research design is employed a documentary-based method. The result was found that there are 34 good leadership qualities from 3 Western scholars (6 from Plato, 7 from Bennis, and 21 from Maxwell). Also, there are 21 effective leadership concepts in Buddhism relying on Rājadhamma, Adhipati, and Sappurisa-Dhamma as well as other doctrines related to sīla, samādhi, and paññā. The integration of Theravāda and Western viewpoints reveals 55 theoretical qualities divided into four principles: the dominance that characterize moral characters, the services and cooperation, the organization and achievement, and the emotional adjustment. Finally, the GIVEPCS formula highlights seven essential qualities for a qualified leader: Generosity, Integrity, Vision, Expectations, Persistence, Character, and Self-control. These are considered on fundamental minimum requirements for successful leadership.
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