IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP

Razumska ali kognitivna inteligenca (IQ) ima malo možnosti za napovedovanje učinkovitosti vodenja. V današnjem času sta v ospredju predvsem čustvena in duhovna inteligenca. Ker se vedno več pozornosti posveča zaposlenim v organizacijah, je vnos duhovne inteligence v organizacijo in na delovno mesto zelo pomemben. To sproži tudi spreminjanje organizacijske strukture iz tradicionalne v organsko. Duhovno-inteligentne organizacije so bolj odprte za spremembe, kar je v današnjem razburkanem poslovnem okolju postala nuja. Pobuda za povečanje duhovne inteligence v organizaciji lahko pride z vseh ravni organizacije. Učinkovito vodenje pomeni ravnovesje med socialnimi, moralnimi in poslovnimi vidiki vodenja. Ključni elementi učinkovitega vodenja so: vizija, komuniciranje in presoja. K učinkovitosti vodenja prispeva tudi duhovna inteligenca, ki se kaže v večji zavezanosti, morali in zadovoljstvu na delovnem mestu. Transakcijski slog vodenja temelji na vrednotah vodje, ki poudarjajo, da mora vodja priti v stik s svojimi notranjimi vrednotami in jih nato posredovati svojim sledilcem s pomočjo vizije, vrednot ter osebnih dejanj. S pomočjo različnih raziskav smo ugotovili tesno povezanost med duhovnimi vrednotami in praksami in učinkovitostjo vodenja. Vrline duhovno-inteligentnega vodje (vizija, nesebična ljubezen in upanje/zaupanje) in njegove duhovne vrednote (poštenost, odkritost in skromnost) ter duhovne prakse prispevajo k njegovi večji učinkovitosti. Nujne so tudi za uresničevanje potreb sledilcev (poklicanost in pripadnost), to pa nato vodi do njihove večje predanosti organizaciji in višji storilnosti. Vrednote, ki so dolgo časa veljale za duhovni ideal (poštenost, odkritost in skromnost), so se izkazale kot pozitiven vpliv na učinkovitost vodenja. Dokazan je bil tudi vpliv duhovne inteligence na učinkovitost vodenja s pomočjo empirične raziskave in merjenjem duhovne inteligence z lestvico ISIS (Integrated Spiritual Intelligence Scale).Rational or cognitive intelligence (IQ) is not a very successful manner for the prediction of the management efficiency. Nowadays, the importance of emotional and spiritual intelligence is ever more evident. Since the increased attention is being paid to employees in organizations, the input of spiritual intelligence into an organization is therefore even more important. This can also trigger the organizational structure to be changed from traditionally to organic. Spiritually intelligent organizations are more open for changes, which has become a must in the turbulent modern business environment. The initiative to increase spiritual intelligence in the organization can be taken from all levels of the organization. Efficient management means balance between social, moral and business aspects of management. Key elements of efficient management are: vision, communication and judgment. Spiritual intelligence can contribute to efficient management which is reflected in increased liability, moral and content at the workplace. Transaction management style is based on values of the leader which emphasize that the leader must come into contact with his inner values and he must subsequently forward them to his followers through the vision, values and personal acts. On the basis of various researches, we came to a conclusion that spiritual values and practices are closely related to management efficiency. Qualities of a spiritually intelligent leader (vision, selfless love, and hope/trust), and his spiritual values (integrity, honesty, and modesty), and spiritual practices can contribute to his increased efficiency. Those are necessary for the realization of the needs of the followers (vocation and membership) which further on leads to their increased devotion to the organization and higher productivity. Values which have been considered as the spiritual ideal for a long time (integrity, honesty, and modesty) proved to have a positive effect on management efficiency. The thesis also proves the impact of spiritual intelligence on management efficiency through the empirical study and measuring spiritual intelligence with the ISIS (Integrated Spiritual Intelligence Scale)