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In this video, Ramesh D, a Chartered Accountant and compliance head in Abu Dhabi, interviews Chaitanya Charan, a monk, mentor, spiritual guide, corporate coach, and author of over 27 books. They discuss Chaitanya Charan's book, *Gita for the CEO*, which explores the Bhagavad Gita’s relevance to leadership in the corporate world.

 

Chaitanya Charan explains that the Bhagavad Gita has deeply influenced his life, and he has studied it from various perspectives, including psychology, science, and spirituality. He was inspired to write the book because of a growing corporate consciousness around social responsibility and spirituality, and the need to make the teachings of the Gita accessible to leaders. The book is framed as a conversation between two corporate leaders on a retreat, discussing how Gita’s wisdom can refine leadership qualities like resilience, vision, and sensitivity.

 

Chaitanya Charan emphasizes that the Gita is not just for CEOs but for anyone who takes responsibility for their life. He introduces the concept of *SIP* (Self-leadership, Informal leadership, and Potential) as key principles for becoming a leader in one’s own life. He further explains that leadership is about making sound decisions and understanding one’s duties, drawing parallels with Arjuna's struggles in the Bhagavad Gita.

 

The conversation also touches on the importance of a "grand vision" in life, which can help overcome challenges, and how the teachings of the Gita can assist in decision-making, especially in difficult situations. Chaitanya Charan concludes by highlighting that work can become a form of worship when performed with the right mindset, transforming ordinary tasks into acts of service to God.

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