DEBRA AND WILLIAM MILLER ON SPIRITUALITY

Interview with Debra and William Miller

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Are there experiments/ studies to show that tapping spirituality at work has resulted in a positive impact on business? Can you cite examples of companies boldly engaging in spiritual dialogues inside and outside the organization? Any specific examples you would like to share?

We've already mentioned the International Spirit at Work awards above, which include three companies in India. That is the best resource for well documented examples.

Your message to a business leader who would like to tap spirituality in her/his workplace…?

We love the advice our spiritual teacher, Sathya Sai Baba, has given us regarding these matters: "Start early, drive slowly, arrive safely." To us this means:

"Start early" by first focusing on your own inner spiritual development and using it as a foundation from which you do your work. Seek our books, spiritual programs and teachers who can nurture your spiritual growth. Strive to embody the spiritual principles that are most meaningful to you in your everyday work.

"Drive slowly" by building a supportive community around you at work. Share your spiritual thoughts and feelings with a select group of people at your workplace who can understand and encourage your perspectives. As you explore your spiritual views with such people, you will gain the self-confidence for sharing with a wider range of colleagues, and for fostering the ongoing growth of this culture. Also, begin to put your spirituality into action at work one day at a time. At the start of each day, select one or two areas of your work to specifically apply your spiritual principles to. Be aware of your inner motivation and notice how that shapes your thoughts, words and deeds.

In many large corporations, spiritual based leaders have been making a difference within their sphere of influence, which often does not include the entire company

"Arrive safely" by continuing to build your confidence and strength, noticing how the quality of your work life is shifting, slowly but surely, week after week. Take the time to recognize and celebrate your spiritual growth and the growth of those around you.

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