EXPLORING MINDFULNESS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: LESSONS LEARNT USING GROUNDED THEORY TO STUDY THE PERFORMING ARTS

Author (s) : Dr.R.Hemalatha & Dr.V.Sivakumar

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Abstract :
Koodiyattam is a 2000-year-old traditional performance art form in Kerala, India. It has been designated by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of Humanity's Oral and Intangible Heritage. Earlier, Koodiyattam plays lasted from 10 hours to 41 days and were performed as rites in temple precincts. It is a hybrid of old Sanskrit theatre with elements of the song, dance, and music used to narrate epic stories. It is an indigenous performing art that dates back to the Sangam period. The paper investigates the art form, Koodiyattom, to explore an understanding of mindfulness and its impact on the leadership development of performing artists of Koodiyattom. We are engaged in developing a conceptual framework for the relationship between mindfulness and leadership effectiveness in this qualitative study. Grounded theory methodology was used for the purpose of theory construction. The impact of mindfulness on leadership attributes and behaviours which promote strong relationships between the leader and followers is found to affect leader effectiveness. Theoretical reflections on the relationships between the relevant themes are provided in-depth. The connections between mindfulness mechanisms and leader attributes and behaviours are particularly intriguing.

Keywords : art form, framework, grounded theory, leadership mindfulness, performing artists

Conference Date : 30/08/2019

Pages : 287

Paper ID : 19278