“Feminine Intelligence is replete with rigorous research and sound advice. In these challenging times, to heal our homes, our communities, and our world, we desperately need the practical wisdom that Elina Teboul shares with us in Feminine Intelligence.” - Tal Ben Shahar, Creator of Harvard University Happiness Course, New York Times Bestselling Author of Happier
In her groundbreaking work, Elina Teboul reveals how feminine intelligence is the key to running some of the world's most successful companies - with greater joy, authenticity, purpose and profit.
Drawing on exclusive interviews with billionaire philanthropists, unicorn founders, and happiness pioneers, Feminine Intelligence uncovers the most powerful, often-overlooked traits that are driving the future of business. Through vivid storytelling and insightful research, Teboul shows that the future of leadership lies in embracing feminine strengths.
Key Insights Include:
- The transformative power of congruence and authenticity in building sustainable success.
- How nature connection, spiritual awakenings, and safe and intentional use of psychedelic medicines are emerging as tools to foster visionary leadership and personal growth.
- The journey from unconscious capitalism to conscious capitalism fueled by love and compassion.
- Traits often overlooked as soft or intangible are revealed to be the true superpowers of visionary leaders.
Whether you're leading a global enterprise or navigating the early stages of your career, Feminine Intelligence serves as a powerful guide for you to unlock a newfound wholeness. It will optimize your decision-making, expand your vision, fuel your creative genius, and empower you to reshape capitalism with love, compassion, and consciousness.
Table of Contents
Foreword xv
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 “Greed is Good” 9
The Money Trail 9
The Legacy of Adam Smith 11
Maximizing Profits 15
The Man Who Broke Capitalism 19
The Upside of Profits 21
The Next Generation of Leaders 23
Questions for Reflection 23
Chapter 2 Feminine Intelligence 25
Unexpected Leadership 25
Head and Heart 27
The Power of the Feminine 34
Questions for Reflection 39
Chapter 3 Broken Open 41
Congruence is Power 46
Power Shift 49
Seeds of Change 52
Questions for Reflection 56
Chapter 4 South Africa’s First Unicorn 57
Against the Odds 57
Go1’s Rise 61
Propagating Prosperity 63
Questions for Reflection 66
Chapter 5 The Heart of Courage 67
The Courage to Connect 67
The Courage to be Authentic 70
The Courage to Lead 72
Questions for Reflection 76
Chapter 6 Africa’s Conscious Billionaire 77
Allan Gray 77
Anthony Farr 81
The Letter 82
Questions for Reflection 85
Chapter 7 Building Cathedrals 87
The Architect 87
The History of Why 89
Lighting Purpose in Your People 92
It’s a Hero(ine)’s Journey 96
Questions for Reflection 100
Chapter 8 Rebels With a Cause 103
Gross National Happiness 103
Business Reimagined 108
Questions for Reflection 113
Chapter 9 “B” The Change 115
Setting a New Course 116
Bringing Love Back to Corporate America 119
Movement Builders 120
And Then He’s Gone 124
Questions for Reflection 128
Chapter 10 Tools of the Masters 129
Honing Your Leadership 129
Time Mastery 131
Relationship Mastery 134
Mastery of Uncertainty 139
Emotional Mastery 145
Tools to Get Started 147
Questions for Reflection 150
Chapter 11 Psychedelic Leadership 151
Beyond the Taboo 151
A Brief History 153
The Psychedelic Renaissance 157
Psychedelics to Transform Leadership 160
PowerTripp 162
Questions for Reflection 164
Chapter 12 Seeds of Conscious Leadership 167
The Earth Spoke, and I Listened 167
Nature Mother 169
The Creative Spark 171
Connection with Others 175
Connection to Self 176
A Higher Connection 179
Questions for Reflection 182
Chapter 13 Awake Not “Woke” Capitalism 183
Leading with Wholeness 183
The Inner Power of the Feminine 186
Voices in Crescendo 189
A New Era of Leadership 193
Questions for Reflection 196
Notes 197
Acknowledgments 213
Index 215
