Zen of Business Ancient Wisdom to Help Modern Leaders Lead with Intention, Clarity, and Purpose
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Biografisk notat
KEITH EDWARD ROBERTS is a transformational speaker and leadership expert. He has over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, having successfully started and exited multiple businesses. He created the OAK Journal and coauthored The Eternal Flame. Roberts is a sought-after speaker around the world.
Discover your perfect balance with a combination of ancient Eastern wisdom and timeless business advice
In The Zen of Business: Ancient Wisdom to Help Modern Leaders Lead with Intention, Clarity, and Purpose, transformational speaker and leadership expert Keith Roberts delivers an exhilarating guide to personal growth and professional success that incorporates ancient Buddhist wisdom, including the principles of karma, the Eightfold Path, and other Eastern philosophy mainstays. You'll learn how you can apply this timeless guidance to modern business to increase your profit and impact.
Beginning with the concept of Ikigai, a Japanese term that means “a reason for being,” the book moves you through guided exercises and reflective practices that lead you on a journey to uncover your own life's purpose and vision.
Inside the book:
- A collection of Zen tools and techniques you can apply to your business and personal life
- Strategies to cultivate mindfulness, enhance focus, and promote ethical decision-making
- A combination of proven, ancient practices with established business techniques
Perfect for managers, executives, and other business leaders, The Zen of Business is also a can't-miss resource for entrepreneurs, founders, freelancers, and small business owners seeking balance, success, and happiness in business and in life.
Foreword ix
Preface xi
Introduction: Becoming Zenman 1
Part 1 Begin 11
Chapter 1 Shoshin 13
Chapter 2 The Four Noble Truths 17
Chapter 3 Finding Your Way 39
Chapter 4 The Noble Eightfold Path 51
Part 2 Wisdom (panna) 61
Chapter 5 Right Understanding 63
Chapter 6 Impermanence 75
Chapter 7 Wabi-Sabi (侘 び 寂 び) 83
Chapter 8 Right Thought 91
Chapter 9 Being Present (Sati) 101
Part 3 Morality (sila) 111
Chapter 10 Right Speech 113
Chapter 11 Zen and the Art of Communication 123
Chapter 12 Right Action 133
Chapter 13 Embracing Your Inner Monk 143
Chapter 14 Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku) 151
Chapter 15 Right Livelihood 157
Chapter 16 Ikigai 163
Chapter 17 Vision, Mission, and Values 173
Part 4 Mind (samadhi) 181
Chapter 18 Right Effort 183
Chapter 19 Misogi 191
Chapter 20 Right Mindfulness 199
Chapter 21 The Law of Attraction 207
Chapter 22 Right Concentration 213
Chapter 23 The Enlightened Entrepreneur 219
Acknowledgments 227
About the Author 229
Index 231
Praise for The Zen of Business
“The Zen of Business is the must-read for every entrepreneur and business leader determined to rise above challenges, strengthen their leadership, and thrive — while staying true to what truly matters in life.”
— JOANNA RILEY, CEO and Founder of Censia
“How we show up in life is a choice — but making the best choices isn’t always easy. The Zen of Business provides the guidance we need to grow as leaders in every dimension of life — professionally, personally, in our important relationships and within our communities. It challenges the notion that success requires sacrifice, offering a framework for building thriving businesses while fostering deep relationships, inner peace, and meaningful impact. For those committed to leading with purpose, balance, and authenticity, this book is a powerful roadmap to lasting success.”
— BRIAN BRAULT, Chair of the Entrepreneurial Masters program
“The Zen of Business is a must-read for every serious entrepreneur. This is a roadmap for how to be wildly successful in business without sacrificing what matters most in life. Keith helps weave ancient Eastern wisdom into modern techniques to help you be happier, healthier, and more profitable without compromising your karma or your character. A must-read!”
— ERIK MITISEK, Founder and President, Highwing; Founder, Denver Startup Week; and 5x Founding Entrepreneur
“Keith gives us all the opportunity to learn leadership lessons rooted in ancient wisdom in a profound, easy-to-read and educational way!”
— RYAN AVERY, Bestselling Author and Public Speaker
“Ancient wisdom meets modern business with zero BS. Read it, use it, and watch your leadership level up!”
— RON LOVETT, Bestselling Author
In The Zen of Business: Ancient Wisdom to Help Modern Leaders Lead with Intention, Clarity, and Purpose, renowned business and leadership expert Keith Roberts delivers an exciting and inspirational guide to personal success and professional growth driven by ancient Buddhist wisdom. The author explains how the principles of karma, the Eightfold Path, and other foundations of Eastern philosophy can be applied to your career and leadership style in ways that increase the positive impact you have on your organization and the people around you.
Roberts focuses on the concept of Ikigai, a Japanese term meaning “a reason for being,” walking you through guided exercises and reflective practices that lead you on a journey to uncover your own life’s purpose and vision. He goes on to discuss strategies that can help you cultivate mindfulness, enhance focus, and promote ethical decision-making, as well as a host of Zen tools and techniques you can apply to your business and personal life.
The book dives deep into the tools and rituals practiced by Buddhist masters for centuries, combining depth of tradition, practical applications, scientifically backed principles, the author’s personal experience, and customizable practices to create a transformative path to personal and professional success.
The Zen of Business combines proven and timeless Buddhist practices with established business techniques. It’s perfect for executives, managers, and other leaders who seek balance, success, and happiness at work and in life. It’s also a must-read resource for entrepreneurs, founders, freelancers, and small business owners interested in applying essential, ancient wisdom to their everyday lives.
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
KEITH EDWARD ROBERTS is a transformational speaker and leadership expert. He has over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, having successfully started and exited multiple businesses. He created the OAK Journal and coauthored The Eternal Flame. Roberts is a sought-after speaker around the world.