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Mindful Leader · Sep 8, 2026
Want Funding for Mindfulness at Work? Stop Pitching Mindfulness.
Here is the mistake we see over and over.
Someone inside a company cares deeply about mindfulness. They have experienced the benefits. They kn…Read more
By Mo Edjlali, Founder and CEO, Mindful Leader; Author, Open MBSR: Reimagining the Future of Mindfulness
The False Divide
Maybe you've hear…Read more
By Mo Edjlali, Founder of Mindful Leader; Author, Open MBSR
Our field has gotten very good at talking about personal transformation. Become more …Read more
Mindful Leader · Aug 11, 2026
How Strong Is the Evidence for Mindfulness at Work?
By The Mindful Leader Team
A new debate in the Journal of Organizational Behavior asks a simple question: Does mindfulness benefit the workplace?…Read more
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By Mo Edjlali, Founder and CEO, Mindful Leader; Author, Open MBSR
The Buddha was born Siddhartha Gautama, a prin…Read more
Mindful Leader · Jul 21, 2026
Finding Balance in Turbulent Times: 4 Equanimity Practices
By The Mindful Leader Team
In an era defined by political upheaval, global conflicts, climate uncertainty, and rapid technological change, our em…Read more
Mindful Leader · Jul 14, 2026
Can 25 Minutes of Silent Breath Awareness "Flush" the Brain?
By The Mindful Leader Team
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, December 3, 2025
People often treat meditation formats as inter…Read more
Mindful Leader · Jul 7, 2026
Happy 250th, America? Land of the Free, Home of the Lonely.
By Mo Edjlali, Founder of Mindful Leader; Author, Open MBSR
250 years ago, America's founding revolution rejected kings. Ordinary people could go…Read more
By Mo Edjlali, Founder of Mindful Leader; Author, Open MBSR
At this point, you may be wondering why I am so interested in contempt. Fair question…Read more
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