Spiritually Intelligent Leadership

How to Inspire by Being Inspired
Spiritual intelligence (SI) is not a belief in a higher power or God, nor is it an experience of awakening, a momentary realization, or simply feeling “at one” with the universe. Developing your spiritual intelligence means learning to cultivate and embody qualities hailed by all the world’s wisdom traditions—virtues such as purpose, compassion, integrity, presence, humility, and joy.

Modern research and most leadership experts agree, actualizing these traits can set off a ripple effect of inspiration that will reverberate across your entire organization, attracting others to you and your vision. But doing so requires learning new habits that can lead you to this new you: someone inner- and inter-connected, rooted in their essence and spark of life.



Whether you are a current or an aspiring leader, if you have a keen desire to connect with the true source of your authentic power and presence, this book is for you. With practical case studies and transformative exercises, it will guide you in discovering and growing your spiritual intelligence so that you may lead an inspired life: a life of great power, deep fulfillment, and lasting success.

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"Groundbreaking and heartwarming, Yosi’s approach to leadership and spiritual intelligence offers practical wisdom for us all." -- Chip Conley ― New York Times Best-Selling Author, and former Global Head of Hospitality and Strategy at Airbnb

I was lucky enough to have Yosi Amram as a CEO coach during one of my companies, and reading this book is the next best thing. His wisdom inspires. -- Robin Wolaner ― Founder, Parenting Magazine, former C- level executive, Time Warner, Author, Naked in the Board Room

Yosi boldly takes us to the next frontier in the workplace—making the case for unleashing spiritual intelligence within our aspiring leaders and organizations. Just as emotional intelligence has become critical to developing strong leaders following Goleman’s books, spiritual intelligence promises to become critical to inspiring all of us to greatness. -- Randy Komisar ― Author, Straight Talk for Startups and The Monk and the Riddle

The principles and practices of leadership laid out in this book have not only elevated how I led inside of Twitch, but also how I live in general. It’s no exaggeration to say Yosi’s approach to SILeadership changed my life. If you want to learn not just to manage others but also to inspire yourself and everyone around you to greater heights, you have to read this book. -- Emmett Shear ― Founding CEO, Twitch, Visiting Group Partner, Y Combinator

Supported by groundbreaking research and deep transformational exercises, Yosi offers us a powerful guide for greater wisdom and lasting happiness. -- Shauna Shapiro, PhD ― Professor of Psychology, Santa Clara University, Author, Good Morning I Love You

In this philosophical yet practical work, Yosi provides an alternative narrative from the typical business literature on leadership development. A most thoughtful, insightful, provocative, and personal exploration, offering relatable examples and grounded takeaways all in easily absorbed prose. -- Barry Posner, PhD ― Professor of Leadership, Santa Clara University & Best-Selling Author, The Leadership Challenge

Yosi’s brilliant work takes us beyond IQ and EQ into our deeper source of power—our spirit, our life force—as it can manifest through our spiritual intelligence. With insights that will help turbo charge your career, this book is a MUST-READ for any leader in business or academia. -- Nabil El-Hage ― Chairman, Academy of Executive Ed, and former Professor of Management Practice at Harvard B-School ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yosi began his leadership journey in the Israeli military where he received numerous awards and garnered the fastest promotion record in his regiment’s history. Despite these accomplishments, the military chafed at his soul, sowing the seeds of his quest for more humane leadership.

Following the military, Yosi earned a BS and MS at MIT, and an MBA from Harvard. Later, he became the founder and CEO of two tech companies, both of which he led through successful IPOs.

Then, as CEO of a public company with a rising stock price, Yosi experienced a psychospiritual breakdown, catapulting him into a spiritual awakening. Suddenly realizing the truth of our interconnectedness, he put his life on a fresh trajectory.

Back at school, earning a PhD in clinical psychology, Yosi developed the first research-grounded theory and measure of spiritual intelligence along with a model for Spiritually Intelligent Leadership. This research has received over a thousand citations to date.

As a therapist and leadership coach, Yosi has supported over 100 CEOs as they built organizations, led thousands of employees, and reached annual revenues in the billions, all while increasing their happiness, power, and effectiveness as leaders in their work and personal lives.

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