Dr. Yosi Amram: Unlocking Spiritual Intelligence for Better Leadership

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart podcast, Dr. Karen Litzy speaks with Dr. Yosi Amram about the often-overlooked power of spiritual intelligence in leadership. They explore how cultivating inner virtues like purpose, trust, and compassion can transform leadership styles, prevent burnout, and enhance organizational performance. Dr. Amram, a Harvard-educated engineer and spiritual leadership expert, shares a framework that combines scientific research with practical strategies, such as gratitude and purpose clarification, to foster resilience and authentic fulfillment in high-stress environments. This episode is a must-listen for leaders and professionals seeking to elevate their impact and personal growth.   Key Topics   ·      Definition of spiritual intelligence and its difference from beliefs and traits ·      The relationship between emotional and spiritual intelligence ·      Research findings on the impact of spiritual intelligence on leadership and organizational success ·      Practical exercises to enhance spiritual intelligence ·      The importance of purpose, gratitude, and interconnectedness in leadership   Chapters   ·      00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Intelligence ·      02:05 Defining Spiritual Intelligence ·      06:33 Measuring Spiritual Intelligence ·      10:51 Spiritual Intelligence vs. Emotional Intelligence ·      14:38 The Impact of Low Spiritual Intelligence ·      17:05 Spiritual Intelligence and Burnout Prevention ·      19:46 Practical Exercises for Boosting Spiritual Intelligence ·      27:00 Final Thoughts on Spiritual Intelligence   More About Dr. Amram:   Yosi Amram Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist, a CEO leadership coach, and a best-selling and award-winning author. Previously the founder and CEO of two companies he led through successful IPOs, Yosi has coached over 100 CEOs—many of whom have built companies with thousands of employees and revenues in the billions. In addition to working with individuals, Yosi works with couples interested in passionate, conscious relationships that serve their psycho-spiritual healing and growth and expand their hearts' capacity for love. With engineering degrees from MIT, an MBA from Harvard, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Sofia University, he is a pioneering researcher in the field of spiritual intelligence whose research has received over 1000 citations. As an Amazon best-selling author of the Nautilus Book Award Gold Medal-winning Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired, Yosi is committed to awakening greater spiritual intelligence in himself and the world.   Resources from this Episode:   Dr. Amram's website LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Free SI Assessment Psychology Today Blog Buy His Book on Amazon Dr. Amran's Nonprofit SI Leadership   Jane Sponsorship Information: Book a one-on-one demo here Mention the code LITZY1MO for a free month   Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio