We learn from everyone around us whether we partake in noting it or not. It may be positive or negative and it is up to us to choose if we want to follow what we have learned or not. Ever since I was born, I have allows followed the practices of Mata Amritanandamayi. When I was younger, I was just following my parents. However, now that I have the ability to think for myself, I would not have changed it any other way. Mata Amritanandamayi, also known as Amma, is known by many as the hugging saint that has initiated many worldwide charitable initiatives and relief efforts. Aside from her spiritual teachings, Amma is a resonant leader. In Primal Leadership, Daniel Goleman explains that a resonant leader has an “upbeat and enthusiastic energy” that a group of “followers vibrate off of” (458). Mata Amritanandamayi’s ability to be self-aware, socially aware, and relationship manageable defines her to be a resonant leader. Self-awareness is a very important quality when it comes to being a resonant leader ( Goleman 758). Amma always recites stories from her childhood to allow us to know and understand her better. She talks about how she used to steal food from her own house without her parents knowing and go distribute it to the other hungry villagers. Although Amma knew she was going to get in trouble, she still continued to do this. She was …show more content…
We like to be at the top and it is not a bad thing. However, you can only be at the top if you are ready to sacrifice and learn from others. Amma is a phenomenal example of a resonant leader. In order to be so influential, we must have time, patience, and awareness. The conditions of our home, Earth, are becoming more violent and displeasing. We must work to bring peace and stability for all if we choose to survive in the upcoming years. The business world is changing everyday and we must change and adjust accordingly. If we are unable to self-evaluate, then we will never