Abstract:
This dissertation investigates the potential of Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) as a tool for developing more assertive, harmonious, and productive leadership in contemporary organizations. The research addresses the problem of the growing prevalence of mental illness in the workplace, evidenced by high stress rates and the recognition of Burnout Syndrome as an occupational disease—a situation that has intensified in the post-COVID-19 context with accelerated digitalization and the consolidation of remote work. A bibliographic research methodology was adopted, engaging with theoretical frameworks from administration, psychology, theology, and computer science. The central argument is that unprepared leaders, exclusively focused on performance metrics and equipped with control technologies, have fostered toxic organizational cultures. This scenario, marked by harassment, undue pressure, and ethical deficiencies, emerges as a primary catalyst for professional exhaustion and employee demotivation. In contrast to this model, the study seeks to deepen the concept of Spiritual Intelligence, grounded in the work of Danah Zohar and Ian Marshall. SQ is presented as a human capacity linked to the search for purpose, meaning, and transcendent values, complementing rational (IQ) and emotional (EQ) intelligences. The hypothesis advanced is that leaders who develop their Spiritual Intelligence are better equipped to cultivate healthy work environments, where the focus shifts from mere pressure for results to the construction of shared purpose and meaningful interpersonal relationships. The dissertation explores how the application of SQ in management can transform corporate dynamics, promoting well-being, engagement, and, consequently, sustainable productivity. By analyzing the interaction between different generations in the labor market and multiple intelligences, the research points to the need for a new leadership paradigm capable of inspiring and fostering individual vocations within a collective context. It concludes that the Spiritual Intelligence approach offers a promising path toward the humanization of work relations and the construction of more resilient and ethically responsible organizations.
