Join Mo Gawdat as he chats with Jagatjoti Khalsa, a spiritual businessman, about topics such as the challenges of 2023, innocent until proven guilty, becoming Sikh, discovering divinity, the influence of God's presence, leading with the heart, connecting through sharing meals, and creating a bedtime stories podcast.
Leading with the heart is essential for finding balance and authenticity in business and personal life.
Society needs a return to values, compassion, and shame for unethical behavior to combat dissatisfaction and hopelessness.
Vulnerability and genuine human connection are powerful tools for personal transformation and effective leadership.
Deep dives
Leading with the Heart
The podcast episode explores the concept of leading with the heart and the importance of being true to oneself. The host and his guest discuss their personal journeys of finding balance between spirituality and success in business. They highlight the need for a permission structure that allows individuals to embrace their heart-centered approach to leadership and decision-making. The conversation emphasizes the value of connecting with others on a deeper level and creating spaces where people feel seen and understood.
The Loss of Heart in Society
The podcast episode delves into the challenges of navigating a society that seems to have lost its heart and idealism. The hosts discuss the tensions between the freedom of expression and increasing authoritarianism, as well as the decline of ethical behavior in the business world. They express concerns about a lack of punishment for bad behavior and the loss of shame in society, leading to a general sense of dissatisfaction and hopelessness. The conversation highlights the need for a return to values and a renewed focus on compassion and authenticity in our interactions.
Embracing Vulnerability and Intimacy
The podcast episode explores the power of vulnerability and the importance of creating space for intimacy and connection. The hosts discuss their own experiences of opening up and being seen by others, and the transformative impact it has had on their lives. They emphasize the significance of genuine human connection and the ability to lead with the heart, even in a world that often prioritizes intellect and material success. The conversation encourages individuals to tap into their own vulnerability and strive for authentic connections with others.
The Journey of Finding a Home in Sikhism
The speaker shares their personal journey of finding belonging and understanding through Sikhism. They describe how they felt a deep yearning for a sense of home and connection, which they didn't experience in their upbringing. After encountering a Sikh man and exploring different religious paths, they found resonance and a feeling of home when hearing the Sikh shabbads. They eventually embraced Sikhism, even as an atheist, and found solace in concepts such as the free kitchen and the balance between soldier and saint. They express the belief that understanding was not necessary, but being open to the vastness of spirituality was more important.
Projects to Foster Connection and Overcome Global Challenges
The speaker discusses several projects they have conceptualized to foster connection and address societal challenges. They propose initiatives such as fair share, a program that aims to ensure universal access to healthy organic food; billion stories, an app to preserve oral history and family stories; and bedtime stories, a daily podcast for wisdom and relaxation. They emphasize the importance of addressing global issues such as hunger and Alzheimer's disease, and challenge the existing distribution models. The speaker highlights the need to share resources equitably and encourages individuals to take action and create change on a personal level.
I am inviting you to join a conversation with a friend Jagatjoti Khalsa as we’re pondering life like two grumpy old men. I met Jagatjoti at an event with Tony Robbins a few years ago. We were invited there to play our part in teaching what we know. He was teaching meditation, looking like a serious yogi. He has an amazing calm on stage. We had breakfast together the next morning and man…what a shrewd businessman! He's had a big role in many successful startups, but the duality of that beautif...
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