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@article{187476,
        author = {PANNASIHA},
        title = {Ancient Wisdom For A Modern Pace: Elevating Leadership Efficacy},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {4619-4628},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187476},
        abstract = {While there is a lot of change going on across the globe with the technology being developed and the way the world is organised, leadership remains one of the things that remains the same over time. In a fast-paced world, clarity, versatility, and sustainable effectiveness are the primary requirements and most needed skills. Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Pace: Elevating Leadership Efficacy discusses how philosophy, ethics, and the meditative traditions of the past can be used today to steady and improve leadership. Ancient teachings can help centre and ground a leader, which is essential for developing leadership skills such as resilient decision-making, emotional intelligence, ethical thinking, and a deep understanding of systems.
The abstract states that a leader’s effectiveness improves when modern evidence is combined with wisdom from the past, underscoring that leadership is the core of every change. Ancient teachings are centred on self-control, being present, humility, and moral obligation, which can help a leader slow down a fast-paced environment. It is a practice of balance. When combined with reflective practices, leaders can navigate the chaos of the world and improve their skills with more purpose and from a place of calm. Journaling, ethical self-inquiry, and group discussions are examples of these reflection practices.
The exam makes it clear that the value of olden-day knowledge lies not in idealising history but in preserving timeless principles that endure across all ages. By integrating historical perspectives and modern leadership science, the exam presents an all-encompassing model of leadership that goes beyond technical aspects and embraces the humane side of wisdom. This work contends that the effectiveness of leadership in modern-day is best enhanced when old wisdom and new technology come together, empowering leaders to be unbending, to practice electromagnetic leadership, and to fully understand the complexities of today’s world.},
        keywords = {Ancient wisdom, leadership efficacy, modern leadership, Stoicism, mindfulness, ethical decision-making, resilience, emotional intelligence, Confucian principles, Taoist philosophy, Indigenous knowledge, adaptive leadership, strategic reflection, organisational culture, purpose-driven leadership.},
        month = {November},
        }