Deepak Chopra, insights

By Malko Ebers, New York, Dec 20th 2014

Seeing Deepak Chopra is always a treat, an uplifting and inspiring event. I would like to share three insights relevant for our daily lives and business as well:

Gratefulness:

The universe and our existence is quite a mystery, if you feel down be aware that our very existence is so unlikely, such a wonder and that most of the universe doesn't think or live, that you are the 0.00001% of all there is so that the mere fact of existing is something to be deeply grateful for.

Purpose:

Think every day for 10 minutes about the purpose of your life, your business and how you can add meaning to your day, organization and activities. 10 minutes every day will change your life, become aware and mindful of what really counts, what you care about and what your passions are. What do you want in life, what is truly important? You will only become great and a master at something if you love what you do, don't settle.

The power of Habits:

Willpower is like a muscle that you strengthen through repetition. However its powers are limited. The elite performers and remarkably successful people in our society share a strong discipline, positive attitude and habits that are ingrained into their daily routines. Each day is a miniature version of your life and time management is life management. The habits you develop step by step set you free from addictions, give you more time, focus and control over your life. Start developing routines and positive habits one step at a time, day by day and they become part of who you are and want to be.

Good governance and responsible leadership are the key to Africa's and the world's future.

Anybody studying governance and the state of the world can see that we have tremendous progress over the last decade, the world is becoming more peaceful and more prosperous as people migrate to cities, democracies spread and global trade increases.

However, we still have a long way to go and business can just operate effectively in a fair and free society, in a system that gives life chances and doesn't waste a single talent and creative mind.

The role of responsible leadership is cruicial in inspiring and empowering followers and protecting the rights of vulnerable groups.

The people of Africa demand better government, more responsible leadership and participation. Just a week after shake hands with Burkino Faso's president Blaise Compaore he was ousted from power having neglected his people's strive for change and reform.

Companies and governments can no longer and should never neglect the needs of their constituency. The world has become more flat, transparent and integrated than ever before - good corporate citizenship and governance has developed from being a compliance issue and legal requirement to an essential part of how organizations are run and structured.

Our company New York Business Consultants is teaching leaders to be responsible, to implement so called triple bottom lines and corporate social responsibility policies because we believe that only responsible leadership that takes the social and ecological impact of one's decision sinto account leads to sustainable economic performance.

To learn more how to apply this to your organization, reach out to info@newyorkbusinessconsultants.com