Spiritually Intelligent Leadership - by Yosi Amram (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A Nautilus Book Awards Gold Medal Winner in Leadership

"The principles and practices of leadership laid out in this book have not only elevated how I led inside of Twitch, but also how I live in general. It's no exaggeration to say Yosi's approach to SILeadership changed my life. If you want to learn not just to manage others but also to inspire yourself and everyone around you to greater heights, you have to read this book." --Emmett Shear, Founding CEO of Twitch

Welcome to the most impactful inner work you will ever do: cultivating and embodying your spiritual intelligence.

Are you longing for deeper connection, purpose, and inspiration in your professional and personal life? Do you wish to ignite your inner spark and lead with authentic power and presence? Is there a longing within you to not only uncover your own inspiration, but also the power to inspire itself? Spiritually Intelligent Leadership is your guide to achieving these goals and transforming your leadership from the inside out.

Turbo Charge Your Emotional Intelligence with the Power of Spiritual Intelligence

Spiritual intelligence (SI) is not about religious beliefs or fleeting spiritual experience moments. Rather SI is the highest and fullest expression of our life force energy and sacred spark of life that naturally arises from connecting and rooting ourselves in our spirit essence, whereby we feel inner-, inter-, and ultra-connected, connected to ourselves, connected to others, and connected to the sacred and transcendent dimension of life. It is from there we are able to draw on, and embody timeless virtues such as passionate purpose, compassionate service, integrity, presence, humility, and joy-qualities revered by wisdom traditions across the world. By developing your SI, you can profoundly impact your relationships and environment, fostering more connected and inspired teams and communities in your life and work.

Transform Your Leadership and Your Life

Modern research and leadership experts agree: embodying these virtues can create a ripple effect of inspiration and connection throughout your organization. The transformative exercises within this guide are specifically designed to help you cultivate these qualities, leading to a more fulfilling and successful life.

For Leaders and Aspiring Leaders

Whether you are a seasoned executive, an aspiring leader, or someone seeking deeper personal growth, this book is for you. This is your invitation to walk through the essential habits and practices needed to become more inner-connected and influential, helping you to inspire and lead with authenticity and grace.

Through this practice you will find:

• Purpose and Meaning: Discover and ignite your passionate purpose.


• Inspiration and Service: Inspire others and lead with compassion and care.


• Connection and Community: Engender deeper trusting relationships.


• Integrity and Presence: Lead with authenticity while being fully present in every moment.


• Joy and Fulfillment: Experience lasting happiness and success.

Join the Movement of Spiritually Intelligent Leaders

Spiritually Intelligent Leadership is not just an award-winning book; it's a movement towards a more enlightened way of leading and living. Whether you're part of a leadership team, an entrepreneur, or simply someone looking to lead a happy and meaningful life all the while making a positive impact on those around you and the world, this book provides the tools and wisdom to elevate your life and leadership.

Leadership is not about preaching from a pulpit; it's about infusing your leadership style with humanity, purpose, and yes, a sprinkle of spirituality. The result? A leadership journey that's not just profitable but profoundly fulfilling and impactful.

Review Quotes

"Groundbreaking and heartwarming, Yosi's approach to leadership and spiritual intelligence offers practical wisdom for us all."--Chip Conley "New York Times Best-Selling Author, and former Global Head of Hospitality and Strategy at Airbnb"

I was lucky enough to have Yosi Amram as a CEO coach during one of my companies, and reading this book is the next best thing. His wisdom inspires. --Robin Wolaner "Founder, Parenting Magazine, former C- level executive, Time Warner, Author, Naked in the Board Room"

In this philosophical yet practical work, Yosi provides an alternative narrative from the typical business literature on leadership development. A most thoughtful, insightful, provocative, and personal exploration, offering relatable examples and grounded takeaways all in easily absorbed prose.--Barry Posner, PhD "Professor of Leadership, Santa Clara University & Best-Selling Author, The Leadership Challenge"

Yosi boldly takes us to the next frontier in the workplace--making the case for unleashing spiritual intelligence within our aspiring leaders and organizations. Just as emotional intelligence has become critical to developing strong leaders following Goleman's books, spiritual intelligence promises to become critical to inspiring all of us to greatness.--Randy Komisar "Author, Straight Talk for Startups and The Monk and the Riddle"

Yosi's brilliant work takes us beyond IQ and EQ into our deeper source of power--our spirit, our life force--as it can manifest through our spiritual intelligence. With insights that will help turbo charge your career, this book is a MUST-READ for any leader in business or academia.--Nabil El-Hage "Chairman, Academy of Executive Ed, and former Professor of Management Practice at Harvard B-School"

Supported by groundbreaking research and deep transformational exercises, Yosi offers us a powerful guide for greater wisdom and lasting happiness.--Shauna Shapiro, PhD "Professor of Psychology, Santa Clara University, Author, Good Morning I Love You"

The principles and practices of leadership laid out in this book have not only elevated how I led inside of Twitch, but also how I live in general. It's no exaggeration to say Yosi's approach to SILeadership changed my life. If you want to learn not just to manage others but also to inspire yourself and everyone around you to greater heights, you have to read this book.--Emmett Shear "Founding CEO, Twitch, Visiting Group Partner, Y Combinator"