Abstract

In an uncertain, fast-changing world that globalization, digitalization and financialization have transformed—inducing a “civilization” change—on a planet fragilized by man’s greed and excess of consumption, we need to explore new paths to create value for the Common Good in a sustainable environment, caring for future generations. The paper explores the relevance of spirituality for nurturing an alternative set of values and to promote the development of organizations in which “caring” would be embedded in management philosophy, in corporate culture and practices. Examples are given and a path proposed to develop globally responsible leaders and entrepreneurs who will have internalized the benefit and the potential strength of spirituality and who will value the relevance of a “caring” behavior in their leadership role. We explore how business schools—if they really desire to walk the talk to be a “force for good”—can develop an education process that would enhance this individual’s quest for spirituality and leverage it to guide leadership behavior.