From theory to practice: how are business leaders nurtured? Lessons from the Ignatian-inspired perspective

  • José María Guibert Ucín University of Deusto, Spain
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18543/bee.2333
Keywords: leadership development, ignatian spirituality, spirituality in the workplace, business ethics

Abstract

It is not enough to have theories about what good leadership is or what characteristics we want a leader to have. There is a need for evidence of successful leadership development models. Much research has analyzed the influence of religion on leadership, which links moral and spiritual development. This is evident in areas such as decision-making, people management, the definition of the organization’s mission, social responsibility towards those affected, the meaning of work and the search for meaning, care in the development of professional careers etc. Following examples related to the Society of Jesus, a leadership development model coupled with training on values should have a holistic approach that takes into account several steps: personalized planning, experiences and tests, reflection, evaluation, training and readings, accompaniment and tutoring.

Received: 21 June 2021
Accepted: 25 January 2022

Author Biography

José María Guibert Ucín, University of Deusto, Spain

Rector

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Published
2022-04-14
How to Cite
Guibert Ucín, José María. 2022. “From Theory to Practice: How Are Business Leaders Nurtured? Lessons from the Ignatian-Inspired Perspective”. Bulletin of Economic Studies 76 (232), 171-89. https://doi.org/10.18543/bee.2333.
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Vol. 76 No. 232 (2021): Applying social value to organizations
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