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Why is a Mindful Workplace Essential to Thrive in the New Era?
By Peter Calin, Mindful Leader MBSR Instructor
The level of stress we’ve experienced in the past two years has increased significantly due to an environment full of uncertainty created by the pandemic, climate change, social unrest, inclusivity and diversity issues, a heightened awareness or concern for work-life balance, and a myriad of other factors. As a result, the workplace is a fast-paced and stressful environment. How do leaders now lead their organizations in a global market that has c…
From McMindfulness to Integral Social Mindfulness: Taking a Stand for Both Personal and Social Transformation
David Forbes at the 2019 Mindful Leadership Summit.
Is Capitalism the Solution or Problem? Changing the World by Changing How We Do Business
Raj Sisodia at the 2018 At Work Summit.
Four Mindful Steps to Lead With Compassion
By John J. Murphy, guest contributor
In 2009 I wrote a book titled, Beyond Doubt: Four Steps to Inner Peace. Originally, the book was intended to help people in all walks of life live with more presence, confidence, compassion, and abundance. It was the first book I wrote outside of the business and leadership genre, so I was surprised to learn a few years later that it was being used by a “sensei” (master teacher) at one of the world’s largest corporations to train business leaders how to lead…
Become a More Conscious and Effective Leader
Rasmus Haugaard at the 2017 Mindful Leadership Summit.
Rasmus Hougaard is the founder and CEO of Potential Project, a global leadership, organizational development and research firm serving Microsoft, Accenture, Cisco and hundreds of other organizations. He is co-author, with Jacqueline Carter, of Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way and The Mind of the Leader: How to Lead Yourself, Your People, and Your Organization for Extraordi…
Neuroscience Round-Up for Mindful Leaders
By The Mindful Leader Team
What are the latest ideas and discussions emerging from the fields of neuroscience and psychology, and how might they be relevant to the workplace, leadership, and your life?
Each month, we will share with you summaries of five recently published neuroscience and psychology articles to keep you current. Here is this month’s Round-Up. We’ve also included links if you’d like to read each article in its entirety.
1. IQ Tests Can't Measure It, But 'Cognitive Flexibili…
The Truth of the Matter: How Evidence Supports Compassion
By Joy Reichart, New Ventures West, guest contributor
Our minds are truly incredible, aren’t they? Charged as they are to compile, compute, and make meaning out of all of our experiences—which themselves are filtered through our sensitive bodies, trauma-filled pasts, and complex circumstances of life—our minds come up with infinite, brilliant stories and theories as to why things are the way they are.
With all this in play, it can serve us greatly to ground our assessment of a given situation …
Deconstructing Unconscious Bias Using Neuroscience & Mindfulness
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Due Quach at the 2018 Mindful Leadership Summit.
Due Quach (pronounced ‘Zway Kwok’) is the author of Calm Clarity: How to Use Science to Rewire Your Brain for Greater Wisdom, Fulfillment and Joy, one of Fast Company’s best business books of 2018.
Through her social enterprise, Calm Clarity, she uses neuroscience and mindfulness to guide organizations and individuals to address unconscious bias, lead with authenticity, foster genuine inclusion, heal trauma,…
Leaders Connect With Empathy, But Lead With Compassion
By Jacqueline Carter & Rasmus Hougaard, guest contributors
For decades, leaders have been taught the importance of empathy. Its importance cannot be overstated, especially in today’s world of work. Empathy is the ability to recognize and share others’ feelings and perspectives. Empathy is the ability to put yourself in others’ shoes. As a leader, this ability is obviously important. You can lead others more effectively if you can understand what they might be experiencing. Research also shows t…
Mindfulness & Sport Psychology for Elite Performers
Mark Campbell at the 2019 Mindful Leadership Summit.
Dr. Mark A. Campbell is a recognized authority in the fields of performance psychology and wellness. As the Founder/CEO of Campbell Performance Systems, he helps individuals and organizations to enhance performances in all areas of life. Mark spent almost a decade as a lead for the US Army’s performance psychology and resilience program. He also served as a wellness/performance consultant to the US Army, providing classes and workshops to S…