Leadership is not an identity, it’s a role
Venerable Thubten Chodron 
Workplace Wisdom 
Dec 2, 2024 Venerable Chodron was interviewed by Dr. Roslina Chai on Buddhism and leadership for the Wise Companion podcast.
- How has compassion shown up for you?
- Recognizing the kindness of others, including those who harm us
- What was your motivation for establishing Sravasti Abbey?
- Do you regard the Buddha as a teacher and a leader?
- How does a leader manifest that leadership is a role, not an identity?
- Have you observed a change in the way we in society relate to power?
- Do you have an opinion on how the corporate world is using mindfulness and compassion?
- How does one discern between an outright lie and a little white lie?
- What advice would you share with those in business who wish to be a better version of themselves?
- How can one become less ego sensitive?
Venerable Thubten Chodron
Venerable Chodron emphasizes the practical application of Buddha’s teachings in our daily lives and is especially skilled at explaining them in ways easily understood and practiced by Westerners. She is well known for her warm, humorous, and lucid teachings. She was ordained as a Buddhist nun in 1977 by Kyabje Ling Rinpoche in Dharamsala, India, and in 1986 she received bhikshuni (full) ordination in Taiwan. Read her full bio.
