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Centre for Spirituality, XLRI Jamshedpur to host

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Spiritual Intelligence in Leadership:

Cultivating Inner Wisdom for Compassionate and Effective Decision-Making

In Partnership with

Leading Business Schools, Spiritual Organizations, and Industry Experts, Including
  • Kardinal König Haus, Vienna, Austria
  • Lassalle-Haus Bad Schönbrunn, Switzerland
  • Macau Ricci Institute, University of St. Joseph, Macau
  • Manresa Retreat House, Gozo Malta
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

In today's complex and rapidly evolving business landscape, leaders are increasingly called upon to navigate challenges with not just strategic acumen but also with deep inner wisdom and compassion. This conclave aims to explore the integration of Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) into leadership practices, emphasizing how it complements Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to foster decisions rooted in integrity, empathy, and a higher purpose.

Building upon the insights from the 2025 conclave, which delved into integrating spirituality into business through India's diverse traditions, the 2026 edition seeks to further this dialogue by focusing on the personal development of leaders.

Venue:
Fully Online
Conference Dates:
17th January 2026

ABOUT XLRI

Established in 1949, XLRI is one of India's premier management institutes, known for its commitment to academic excellence and ethical values. The Centre for Spirituality at XLRI aims to integrate spiritual wisdom into management education, fostering leaders who are not only competent but also compassionate and purpose-driven

For further details on XLRI please visit https://xlri.ac.in

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CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

We invite scholars, business leaders, practitioners, and students to participate in this enriching dialogue. Opportunities include:

  • Paper Presentations: Share your research or case studies related to the themes.
  • Workshops: Conduct interactive sessions on practices that cultivate SQ.
  • Panel Discussions: Engage in conversations with experts from various fields.

Key Themes:
Understanding Spiritual Intelligence (SQ): Exploring definitions, frameworks, and the distinction between SQ and EQ.
Cultivating Inner Wisdom: Practices and disciplines that enhance self-awareness and reflective capacities in leaders.
Compassionate Decision-Making: Integrating empathy and ethical considerations into business decisions.
Spiritual Traditions and Leadership: Insights from Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and other traditions on leading with purpose.
Case Studies: Real-world examples of organizations and leaders who embody spiritual intelligence in their practices.
TRACKS AND SUB-TRACKS

Foundations of Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) Exploring the core dimensions and frameworks of SQ across traditions

  • Theoretical Foundations of SQ Including contributions from Zohar & Marshall, Emmons, and critiques from secular ethics
  • Beyond IQ and EQ: Defining SQ Human cognition, emotional awareness, and spiritual depth as distinct yet overlapping intelligences
  • Cross-Cultural Models of Consciousness and Self Indigenous views (animistic soul, communal self), Buddhist anatta, and secular neuroscience
  • Measuring the Immeasurable: Tools and Reflections Assessing SQ through reflection, dialogue, and narrative identity; limits of psychometrics
  • Inner Work and Ethical Awakening Practices across traditions: tribal storytelling, Buddhist meditation, Stoic journaling, and humanist self-inquiry

Spiritual Intelligence in Ethical and Compassionate Leadership SQ as the foundation for justice, courage, and moral authenticity

  • Spiritual Discernment in Decision-Making Drawing from Ignatian, tribal, and philosophical traditions of ethical choice-making
  • Compassionate Leadership in Diverse Traditions Karuna (Buddhism), ubuntu (African), seva (Sikhism), and solidarity in humanist thought
  • Purpose Beyond the Self: Vocational Leadership Indigenous teachings on custodianship; secular models of meaningful work and legacy
  • Healing Through Forgiveness and Humility Case studies of leadership apologies; tribal reconciliation rituals; restorative justice in postmodern governance

Inter-Spiritual and Humanistic Contributions to Leadership Learning from the religious, secular, and indigenous wisdoms

  • Earth-Based Spiritualities and Tribal Wisdom Animism, land-based ethics, elder traditions, and non-dual cosmologies
  • Atheistic Humanism and Ethical Leadership Secular spirituality, existential ethics, and human flourishing without metaphysics
  • Religious Traditions and Prophetic Voices Judaism, Christianity, Islam: covenantal justice, mercy, and speaking truth to power
  • Eastern Traditions of Self-Cultivation Jain ahimsa, Buddhist mindfulness, Taoist wu wei, and Hindu dharma in leadership

Institutionalising Spiritual Values Bringing compassion, justice, and inner work into policy and culture

  • Indigenous Governance and Consensus Models Dialogic decision-making, communal stewardship, and cyclic time management
  • Creating Space for Reflection and Depth Rituals of pause from tribal and monastic traditions; sabbath spaces and mindful zones
  • SQ and Ethics in Organisational Crisis Narratives of resilience, truth-telling, and community healing across spiritual frameworks
  • Inclusion Through Inner and Outer Equity Humanist, tribal, and spiritual frameworks for equity, belonging, and collective thriving

Spirituality, Resilience, and the Inner Journey of Leadership Cultivating inner clarity and grounded strength

  • Resilience Rooted in Meaning Frankl’s logotherapy, tribal rites of passage, and the practice of detachment in Stoicism
  • Healing Through Spiritual Tools Indigenous rituals, lament practices, and silence as transformation
  • Reclaiming Time: Slowness in Leadership The moral urgency of contemplation in speed-driven contexts
  • The Aging Leader: Mortality and Inner Wisdom Elderhood in tribal settings, legacy in secular thought, and detachment in spiritual life

Spiritual Intelligence in the Age of AI and Disruption Bridging ancient wisdom with modern dilemmas

  • Ethical Technology and Human Dignity How SQ and humanism can reframe metrics of success in tech-driven leadership
  • Sacred Creativity and Moral Foresight Inspiration from tribal myths, humanist imagination, and prophetic science fiction
  • Anthropocene and Spiritual Responsibility Planetary care from Indigenous cosmologies, contemplative ecology, and activist secular ethics
  • Facing the Future with Compassion and Clarity Intergenerational justice, systems thinking, and spiritual preparedness for uncertainty
OBJECTIVES

To understand the concept of Spiritual Intelligence and its relevance in contemporary leadership.

To explore practices that cultivate inner wisdom, compassion, and ethical decision-making.

To share insights from various spiritual traditions on leading with purpose and integrity.

To create a platform for dialogue among scholars, practitioners, and students on integrating spirituality into leadership.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Professionals & Industry Experts:
Early Bird Registration. Upto 25th Oct, 2025
₹2000(Inclusive 18% GST)
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Academics:
Early Bird Registration. Upto 25th Oct, 2025
₹1000(Inclusive 18% GST)
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Students:
Early Bird Registration. Upto 25th Oct, 2025
₹750(Inclusive 18% GST)
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Professionals & Industry Experts:
Regular Registration. Upto 10th Dec, 2025
₹3000(Inclusive 18% GST)
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Academics:
Regular Registration. Upto 10th Dec, 2025
₹2000(Inclusive 18% GST)
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Students:
Regular Registration. Upto 10th Dec, 2025
₹1000(Inclusive 18% GST)
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*Registration Fee needs to be paid only after the abstract/case studies/Infographics are accepted. To submit these you don't need to make any payment.

PAYMENT METHOD

  • For overseas participants, the exact amount of the registration fee will be computed based on the exchange rate on the date of the transaction.
  • Only online payment is accepted. Cash and cheque payments are not accepted.
IMPORTANT DATES
October 10, 2025:
Abstract Submission Deadline
October 20, 2025:
Notification of Acceptance
October 25, 2025:
Early Bird Registration Ends

CONTACT

spirituality@xlri.ac.in

+91-9579959565

Address

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