WORDS OF WISDOM

I asked the leaders described earlier what advice they had for leaders who are aspiring to become more wakeful, and they suggested the following:

See your responsibility in a much broader way. Too many business executives are overly occupied with a narrow vision and don't consider the full responsibilities their companies have to the societies in which they operate. It is important that today's leaders consider their responsibilities beyond the bottom line.

Walk your talk. Pay more than lip service to your relationships with your employees. Mission statements should be more than just plaques on walls or desks. One leader said, “If you take good care of your people, they will take good care of you and your mission.”

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