The Virtues of Transcendence
The Virtues of Transcendence
This chapter discusses how transcendent virtues (temperance and transcendence) enable global leaders to control impulses and emotions, and to act in favour of a high purpose—in short, to release inner energies in favour of outer virtuous aims. The chapter starts by explaining the meaning of the virtue and its corresponding character strengths. References to the opposites and the excess of the strength are also made. Then the chapter explains how the strength contributes to the global leaders’ positive performance. Examples are provided to support the arguments. As in Chapters 3 and 4, this chapter discusses the golden mean paradigm.
Keywords: temperance, forgiveness, humility/modesty, prudence, self-regulation, appreciation of beauty and excellence, gratitude, hope, humour, spirituality
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