Why Shiva and Shakti matter to your success

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 Awareness and energy are the basic building blocks of human life. In Indian thought tradition, Shiva and Shakti symbolize awareness and energy.

It is humans which make up an organization and success of an organization depends on its people. Pay attention to Shiva & Shakti for achieving sustainability and natural growth.


Esoterically expressed the sutra is - Keep Shiva and Shakti happy. Simply put, it means keep energy and awareness levels (of people) high. Following the sutra opens the doors to all achievements and success.

 

Shiva statue, Rishikesh

Examples of how the sutra applies to workplace:

  • When employees work out of love rather than fear, their energy levels are high.
  • A workplace where trust exists among coworkers unblocks the free flow of energy.
  • Well rested and fresh employees bring high energy and awareness to the work.
  • An open culture which encourages free information flow at all levels, raises awareness. Information hoarding dims it.
  • When employees know both the what and why of their work, it creates high awareness levels.
  • When employees work on newer things, they learn more and it increases awareness.
  • Working at a steady pace with diligence creates more awareness. Rushing through tasks in a superficial manner lowers awareness.
  • When leaders are honest and forthcoming, it unblocks energy flow in followers.
  • Acknowledging and appreciating good work increases energy levels.
  • Honoring merit above politics increases energy levels.
  • Organizational pyramid reflects the awareness and energy levels of the people. People who bring higher energy and awareness to the business are at a higher level.
  • Kindness releases energy and rudeness blocks it.
  • When employees leave, they take along their energy and awareness.

The list can go on but you get the point. Is your organization paying attention to Shiva and Shakti? It is important to remember:

  • Every enterprise is an energy enterprise.
  • Every CEO is a Chief Energy Officer.

What can you do to keep Shiva and Shakti happy?

 

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