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This paper investigates whether eco-spirituality has the potential to become a core competence for successful business management. The authors open with a critical discussion of sustainable entrepreneurship and continue by describing the role of regenerative eco-innovation. The paper then compares different spiritual and economic perspectives about doing business. The conclusion is that the innovations of regenerative businesses help restore eco-system health, and go beyond typical business activities for value creation.
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Hofstra, N. (2016). Eco-Spirituality and Regenerative Entrepreneurship. In: Chatterji, M., Zsolnai, L. (eds) Ethical Leadership. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-60194-0_15
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