How Can We Cultivate Strong, Effective, and Spiritually-Rooted Leaders?
We are all leaders in some capacity—whether in our family, workplace, friendships, or community. For devotees, it's all devotional service. Leadership is not just about holding a position but about how we conduct ourselves and influence others. This seminar is for all of us—to reflect, refine, and strengthen our ability to lead with integrity and devotion.
? What You’ll Learn:
✅ Understanding Leadership Styles – What makes a leader effective or ineffective in a devotional and broader society?
✅ Authority vs. Servitude – How do we balance spiritual guidance with humility and service?
✅ Common Leadership Pitfalls – Addressing power struggles, favouritism, lack of transparency, and weak accountability.
✅ Communication & Conflict Resolution – How to foster trust, cooperation, and respectful dialogue in ISKCON communities.
✅ Empowering the Next Generation – Creating sustainable leadership structures that train and support future leaders.
✅ Recognising Where We Are as Leaders – Self-reflection: Where am I in my leadership journey, and what changes can I make and when?
?️ Seminar Discussion Format:
? Part 1: Identifying Leadership Challenges
- What are the most common leadership struggles we face in ISKCON?
- How do these challenges impact devotee engagement, retention, and service?
- How does Srila Prabhupada define ideal leadership?
? Part 2: Practical Solutions & Strategies
- How do we balance authority with humility?
- What can we implement to ensure accountability and fairness in decision-making?
- How do we train, mentor, and transition new leaders?
? Part 3: Personal Reflection & Action Steps
- What kind of leader am I?
- What personal habits and behaviours do I need to develop or change?
- What practical commitments can we make as individuals and as a community to improve leadership in ISKCON?
How do you navigate these areas?
I have provided a few reference web links to access and keep in mind because context, time, place, and circumstances you would know are always to be considered.
Srila Prabhupada - Leadership
Contradiction
Disagreement An Essential Subject
Cooperation and Surrender
Project Leadership and Management
???? Devotee Friends & Family Only – Please invite them to join the Timebank to take part in this meaningful discussion!
?? Join the Zoom Meeting
? Meeting ID: 627 020 0764
This seminar is an opportunity for honest self-reflection, learning, and positive change, ensuring that ISKCON leadership (That's us) aligns with Srila Prabhupada’s vision.