On the 15th October, Preetha was invited to speak at the ‘Visionary Economies Congress’ in Munich. The underlying theme of this congress was to create an awareness of how spirituality needs to be the driving force for a more sustainable and conscious form of business. Preetha’s presentation at the Congress was titled, ‘Seeding a Culture of Awareness’ & highlighted an entirely different angle to leadership: as an attitude of service and not merely a position of power. Deeply moved by the presentation and the meditation that followed it, many participants came in person after the talk and expressed not only their deep appreciation but also extended invitations to address larger and well-renowned conferences on sustainable living and business in other parts of Germany in 2012. Business is not just about success and failure; it is also about happiness and unhappiness. Success is not just about profit and leadership; it is also about service. Leadership is not just about position; it is about awareness and connectedness…