The books include examples of how real-life organizations are integrating and espousing spiritual principles. Such explorations of soul and spirit in the workplace accent the importance of inspiration and empowerment. These qualities reduce managerial hierarchy by involving all members of a group in decision making and business strategy. To inspire followers, soulful leaders must increase their own responsibility. They must give of themselves.
Several gifts characterize soulful leadership.
The first is compassion and caring. Managing with compassion entails admitting your own role in failures or mistakes. The second and third gifts are authorship and power. Authorship enables people to create products or services that carry their personal signature. Empowerment necessitates trust.