Discovery

By Mo Edjlali 

A little over a week ago we wrapped up the 8th Annual Mindful Leader Summit. Leading up to the summit, in what's become something of a pre-Summit ritual, I often find myself overwhelmed with the meticulous details, the pressure of making sure our speakers and attendees are well taken care of, and silently declaring, "This is the last time I do this!" By the time the last echo of applause subsides in our closing session, I'm riding an energy wave, already envisioning the next Summ…

By The Mindful Leader Team

This month, we look at how mindfulness shapes goal setting and goal pursuit before considering the potential consequences of posting about your mental health on LinkedIn. Then, we’ll review the likely changes to employer-based healthcare in the coming year and explore how workplace stress differs among Gen Zers, Gen Xers, Millennials, and Baby Boomers. Finally, we’ll dive into the latest evidence-based guidelines for managing anxiety and depression in cancer patients …

Introduction

In a world where capitalism often comes under scrutiny for its impact on society and the environment, Raj Sisodia, founder of conscious capitalism, offers a refreshing perspective. In a recent conversation, Sisodia discussed the interconnectedness of our world and the urgent need for conscious and purpose-driven business practices. This article delves into the key takeaways from his insightful discussion.

The Dissatisfaction that Sparked Change

Raj Sisodia's journey into consci…

By Mindful Leader Team

The current workplace environment reveals that generative artificial intelligence (AI) is like a two-sided coin, presenting advantages and challenges for employees' mental health. Recent publications have shared opposing perspectives for this article we’ll take a look at two:

Here’s how A.I.-backed tools can help with worker stress and mental health  CNBC 

AI's rapid adoption could hurt workers' mental health, expert warns  FoxNews

One article suggests the potential ha…

In this interview, Mo Edjlali, Founder of Mindful Leader, engages in a compelling conversation with Andy Lee, former Chief Mindfulness Officer at Aetna, about the integration of mindfulness into the workplace. This interview covers a range of topics, including Andy's personal mindfulness journey, the infusion of mindfulness into Aetna's culture, the pivotal role of Mindfulness Advocates, and more. Through this dialogue, we gain insights into Aetna's journey to overcome barriers and make mindfu…

By The Mindful Leader Team

This month, we first cover the president’s latest action to ensure mental health insurance coverage. Then, we’ll review the APA’s 2023 survey on mental health and well-being in the workplace and TUC’s data on work intensification and burnout. Up next, we’ll dive deep into how mindfulness impacts task performance and consider the broad effectiveness of in-person mindfulness-based programmes. We have summarized the main ideas and key takeaways below with links to the fu…

Mindfulness has gained significant popularity in recent years, with its positive impact on mental well-being and focus becoming widely recognized. In a session at Mindful Leader’s 2019 Mindfulness at Work Summit, Diana Winston, the director of mindfulness education at the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center, shared valuable insights into various meditation practices. Her discussion centered around moving from focused awareness to natural awareness through a spectrum of mindfulness practices…

By The Mindful Leader Team

In the last few months, our field has been rattled by AI, with primary two camps - those who are excited and thrilled about the possibilities and those who are concerned with the ethical and moral implications. Over the last few months, we have explored ChatGPT, AI Tools, the ethics of AI and spirituality in a series of articles you can find here. With all the buzz around AI, we decided to conduct a comprehensive survey and get a pulse from the field about the current…

By Piero Falci

While reflecting on the process of training and certifying individuals to become teachers of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program that he created, I once heard Jon Kabat-Zinn say, “There are times when I ponder: ‘What makes one a capable mindfulness teacher? Who is capable of transmitting the teachings?’” I think about what he said, and I often ask myself: “Am I capable?” 

When I began teaching, I was not sure I knew enough. I was insecure. I was afraid that I would fo…