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🗓️ 16 July 2024
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Ajay Tejasvi's journey—from advancing rural technology in India to tackling anti-corruption efforts at the World Bank—showcases the power of innovative solutions to overcome global challenges. His work through The Art of Living promotes leadership techniques that encourage resilience, interconnectedness, and personal growth. Personal transformation is the first step to effecting societal change and living a life where awareness, belongingness, and commitment lead to fulfilling and impactful experiences.
Ajay Tejasvi is a leadership scholar and AI engineer, currently serving as TLEX President. With over 15 years at the World Bank, he led initiatives on governance and collaborative leadership, impacting 42 governments. Ajay holds a PhD in Political Science from Claremont Graduate University, and a Masters degree in Foreign Policy and Artificial Intelligence from Georgetown University and the University of Southern California, respectively. Passionate about education, women’s empowerment, and sustainable communities, he lives in Virginia with his family.
Key Takeaways
Integrating Technology and Spirituality: The blending of technological innovation and spiritual wisdom can lead to significant societal and individual advancements. Ajay’s work demonstrates how technological tools like the Simputer can empower communities, while spiritual practices from the Art of Living enhance personal growth and leadership skills.
Leadership Through Connection: Effective leadership extends beyond technical expertise to include the ability to connect with people on a human level. Ajay's transition from technical roles to influential positions at the World Bank illustrates the importance of developing interpersonal relationships to enact meaningful change.
Personal Transformation as a Catalyst for Global Change: Change begins within. Ajay advocates for personal development as a precursor to societal improvement. His journey underscores that by cultivating qualities such as awareness, belongingness, and commitment, individuals can make a substantial impact on the world.
Empowerment Through Education and Empathy: Ajay’s passion for education, women’s empowerment, and sustainable communities highlights the need for initiatives that provide both tools and understanding. His efforts in teaching and leading programs that foster resilience and interconnectedness advocate for an empathetic approach to global challenges.
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0:00.0 | People have a strange view about spiritual, just like they do a meditation. |
0:04.0 | Spirituality doesn't have to be like common all flowery robes and language and trappings and ritual. |
0:11.0 | We are the divine, we are the spirit, we are the eternal spirit. How we |
0:17.2 | manage ourselves, how resilient we are to the challenges in our life. That is spirituality. |
0:24.5 | Spirituality is your natural state. You are God, you are source. There's countless paths |
0:30.0 | up a spiritual mountain. Is there a simple practice that you found is very effective? |
0:35.2 | I've had the blessings of being a meditative for over 30 years and what I find is that... |
0:40.8 | Ah Jay, so very nice to meet you. Thanks for... is that |
0:45.0 | Jay so very nice to meet you. Thanks for joining me on the Mark Devine show. |
0:46.0 | Pleasure to be here, Mark. |
0:48.0 | Thank you for having me. |
0:49.0 | Oh, you're welcome. |
0:50.0 | So you're coming to us from Washington, D.C. |
0:52.0 | Where you said the headquarters of the Art of Living Foundation? |
0:55.2 | Yes, yes. Our US headquarters are here in Washington, D.C. |
0:59.1 | It's on Meridian Hill, which was envisioned as the new meridian for the world. |
1:04.6 | So we're right over here on meridian hill, |
1:07.4 | just about a mile from the White House. |
1:09.7 | That's interesting. |
1:10.3 | There's so much symbolism that was brought |
1:12.2 | into the construction of that city, you know, by the founding fathers. |
1:15.0 | It's fascinating when you get back there and really understand. |
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