New Horizons in Workplace Well-Being: Reimagining Human Flourishing

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1. Introduction: Satinder K. Dhiman.- 2. The Disengaged Workforce & The Path to Engagement and Wellbeing: Sherman, A. Altruism.- 3. Transforming ourselves to transform the world: Katte, V.- 4. Mindfulness at organizations: An effective way to increase individual and organization wellbeing: Garza-Meza, L., Portales, L.- 5. Understanding 'Pseudo empowerment' and its relevance in workplace well-being: Medatwal, C. Introduction Contents Notes on Contributors List of Tables 1 Attaining Workplace Well-Being and Human Flourishing: The Stoic Way Introduction Need for and Importance of Workplace Well-Being and Human Flourishing Eudaimonia: The Supreme Concern of All the Sages! Beware of Barrenness of a Busy Life! The Stoic Art of Living: Strategies for Thriving During Turbulent Times Stoic Philosophy: Pointers for Living a Fulfilled Life Stoic Exercises: Survivors’ Toolkit Living a Life of Flourishing and Fulfillment is in Our Own Hands: Pointers for Leaders Concluding Remarks: Being Grateful for Our Shared Destiny! 2 Self-Transformation as a Prelude to Transform Organizations Based on the Ancient Traditions Introduction Self-Transformation Obstacles in the Path of Self-Transformation Indicators for Progress Toward Self-Transformation Transforming People Before Transforming the Organization Resistance to Change Organizational Transformation Organizational Culture and the Readiness for Change Importance of Change Management in Organizational Transformation Attributes of a Person with Self-Realization Respect the Work You Are Doing Discussion References 3 Mindfulness in Mexican Organizations: An Effective Way to Increase Individual and Organizational Well-Being Introduction A Brief Review of Mindfulness in Organizations Birth of Organizational Mindfulness in a Stressed Society with Little Security Personal Benefits Perceived Benefits Generated in the Organization Observing Describing Acting with Awareness Nonjudging Nonreactivity Discussion About the Benefits of Mindfulness at Work and Collaborators Summary References 4 Pursuit of Meaning in Life and Human Flourishing: A Phenomenological Study Introduction Meaning of Meaning in Life Meaning in Life-Organizational Studies Responses of Phenomenology Study Common Themes of Meaning in Life Ananda or Bliss Happiness and Peace of Mind Sense of Direction Responsibility for Others’ Well-Being Obstacles in Realizing Meaning in Life Greed Worldly Passions Selfish Behavior Confinement to Lower Order Needs Meaning in Life: Lessons for Leaders References 5 The Reference to Contemplative Indian Traditional Wisdom of Flourishing and Fulfillment Regarding the Organizational Workplace Introduction Literature The Significance of Wisdom in the Concept of Perspective Shifts Inference of Visionary Approach of the Leader for Employee Engagement and Self-Transformation Wisdom as a Prerequisite Virtue of the Leader to Develop Group Morale for Well-Being Sustaining Change and Development in the Organization by Mindful Management The Strategy of Self-Leadership for Empowerment and Workplace Flourishment Conclusion Reference Questions Lessons References Index