Dharma and Business (Episode #112)
About this episode
The episode discusses integrating Buddhist teachings into the business world with insights from a businesswoman and spiritual practitioner.
If you wish to support our podcast, please follow this link. Thank you! Welcome to a new episode of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this episode, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach Jo Confino are joined by special guest Pham Minh Huong, businesswoman and spiritual practitioner, to discuss integrating Buddhist teachings into the business world. Pham Minh Huong shares her journey from being a successful but lonely CEO to one who prioritizes trust, mindfulness, and community in her companies – by adopting practices like servant leadership and consensus-building, and by creating a culture of compassion and collaboration. She emphasizes the importance of presence, authenticity, and the power of mindfulness in navigating crises and maintaining a balanced life, but reflects also on the challenges of integrating spirituality into a business world dominated by metrics and competativeness. Brother Phap Huu shares his own experience as the abbot…
People in this episode
Hosts: Brother Phap Huu, Jo Confino
Guest: Pham Minh Huong
Topics covered
- Buddhism
- Business
- Mindfulness
- Leadership
- Spirituality
Keywords
- Buddhism
- business
- mindfulness
- leadership
- spirituality
- servant leadership
- community
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Guardian, Upper Hamlet
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