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The IUP Journal of Soft Skills
Spiritual Intelligence at Work
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The authors explicate that the terms spirituality and spiritual intelligence have no connection and have nothing to do with religion or belief systems. With spiritual intelligence happening at the workplace, the environment will be more favorable. A better working atmosphere relates to a higher level of output. The purpose of this paper is to emphasize on the significance of spiritual intelligence, the commitment to righteousness and ultimate wisdom at the workplace. The authors have attempted to show how by developing one’s spiritual intelligence, one can develop skills such as intrapersonal and interpersonal relations, problem solving, goal attainment, motivation, commitment, responsibility, self-awareness, team spirit, stress management, time management, leadership and transformation, necessary for work and be successful at workplace. The paper provides a few suggestions on how to develop spiritual intelligence. The authors conclude by stating that spiritual intelligence need not be an inborn trait but can be developed, which results in making life and work more meaningful and enjoyable.

 
 

The authors explicate that the terms spirituality and spiritual intelligence have no connection and nothing to do with religion or belief systems. Spirituality brings the prominence of aliveness which ignites inquiry, introspection, thoughts, insights, creativity, empathy, deep endeavors, and radiance. It opens us to the true meaning of life. Spirituality scuttles through our life, bringing confidence, optimism, care, appreciation, peace, sense of purpose and meaning to life. It is a quest for greater fulfillment in life.

Spiritual intelligence is a form of intelligence. It is described as an internal, innate ability of the human brain and psyche, resting in that deep part of the self that is connected to wisdom beyond the ego, or conscious mind. Spiritual intelligence is the realization of the deep human need to access the meaning, vision, values and a sense of purpose in our lives. It is the intelligence with which we heal ourselves and with which we make ourselves whole (Zohar and Marshall, 2000).

Spiritual intelligence is a set of skills that individuals use to relate, manifest and represent spiritual resources, morals and qualities in ways that improve their daily functioning and wellbeing. With spiritual intelligence happening at the workplace, the environment will be more favorable. A better working atmosphere relates to a higher level of output. Spiritual intelligence is the intelligence through which one stabilizes meaning and value of life and places one’s life in a wider context. It is conceptualized as the ultimate intelligence or the necessary foundation for the effective functioning of both Intelligent Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Quotient (EQ) (Zohar and Marshall, 2000).

Employees of the future need to demonstrate to the organizations that they can add value to the organization (Harari, 1993).

 
 

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