Buddhist Psychology Model for Leadership Personality Development in Private Business Organizations

Abstract

          The objectives of this research were: 1. to study the personality traits of organizational leaders in the private business sector based on psychological and Buddhist principles; 2. to develop a model for enhancing the personality traits of organizational leaders in the private business sector according to Buddhist psychology; and 3. to present a model for developing organizational leaders' personality based on Buddhist psychology. This study was conducted within a qualitative research framework to explore and develop a Buddhist psychological model for the development of leadership personality traits in the private business sector. The research process involved in-depth data analysis and synthesis using various research methods, including: 1) document research, 2) in-depth interviews, 3) the creation and development of a model for enhancing leadership personality traits with Buddhist psychology, 4) focus group discussions, and 5) expert panel meetings (Connoisseurship) to generate knowledge.

            The research led to the development of the "Buddhist Psychology Power Mindset Model," abbreviated as "B2P2M + 5A," which focuses on the development of organizational leaders' personalities in the private business sector. This model consists of eight key components: 1) Buddhist mindfulness power, 2) internal personality (six character traits), 3) external personality (DISC model), 4) mindset, 5) skillset, 6) toolset, 7) development process, and 8) virtuous character according to the Seven Principles of a Noble Person (Sappurisadhamma). The integration of these seven elements results in a leadership transformation characterized by "Sappurisa" (a virtuous leader), which is a desirable quality of effective leaders who serve as good role models. The model aims to enhance both the internal and external personality traits of leaders, leading to a change in their mindset and behavior, ultimately empowering them to lead their organizations and bring about sustainable positive change.