Jul 03 2009
Danah Zohar
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Educator, Physicist, Philosopher and Management Strategist
Danah Zohar is best known for her ground-breaking work on the existence of spiritual intelligence, SQ.
She examines how SQ creates integrity, morality and individuality and the difference between competitors and winners.
Working in management education and consultancy, she was instrumental in Shell’s highly successful transformation in the United States.
Is spiritual intelligence the difference between winners and losers?
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