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By the Mindful Leader Team

This month, we first look at how prioritizing wellness at work could help fight the problem in which employees are just pretending to work. Then, we look at a review covering the effects of different interventions in combining physical activity with mindfulness as well as how the threads of control, purpose, and community weave our workplace health. Lastly, we dive into research that highlights the impact of unhealthy work cultures on employee health and longevity. We…

Key Highlights

• Overcoming Bias to Achieve Potential: Quach shared her personal story of overcoming bias and trauma to achieve her potential, from being a refugee to graduating from Harvard and becoming a social entrepreneur. She emphasized that bias is not always bad, but it can be harmful when it is unconscious. She introduced the concept of the "NOTE Framework" to help people deconstruct their unconscious biases.
• The 3 Brain States: Quach described the 3 brain states that are associated …

By Mindful Leader Team

As 2023 draws to a close, let's take a stroll down memory lane with Mindful Leader's top articles of the year. With a whopping 122 articles and a staggering 220,025 views on our blog, we thank our readers for their unwavering support. Let's dive into some of the year's highlights, counting down in true year-end fashion. Whether you're taking a breather from the holiday rush or just curious, these articles offer insights and tips for a more mindful life. From embracing for…

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• The Dual Nature of AI - Potential Benefits and Risks: Mo Edjlali highlights the multifaceted nature of AI, discussing its ubiquity in daily life and its ability to both enhance productivity and raise concerns. He emphasizes the potential for automation, and personalization, but also acknowledges the challenges related to privacy, manipulation, and societal inequalities.
• Digital AI Clones: Edjlali discusses the idea of using AI to create personalized, 24/7 accessible companio…

This month, we first look at how mindfulness helps people stick to a heart-healthy diet before considering how mindfulness works to reduce technostress in the workplace. Then, we look at survey results highlighting the importance of an inclusive and safe workplace environment as well as insights from the Workplace Stress Index. Lastly, we turn our attention to optimism about workplace wellness initiatives. We have summarized the main ideas and key takeaways below with links to the full articles.…

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• The Brain is a Prediction Machine: Anil Seth proposes that our brains are constantly generating predictions about the world around us. These predictions are then compared to the sensory information that we receive from our senses. If the predictions are accurate, then we experience the world as being stable and consistent. However, if the predictions are inaccurate, then we experience illusions or hallucinations.
• Our Perceptions are Constructed: Seth argues that our percepti…

By The Mindful Leader Team

As the year winds down, it's a season not just for holiday cheer but for contemplation and forward-thinking. Often, in our year-end musings, we barely scratch the surface of our deeper aspirations. To enrich this annual introspection and guide us in shaping goals that truly resonate with our ambitions, we've crafted an exercise rooted in a methodology known as Iterative Questioning. This practice, anchored in the philosophy of consistent and deeper inquiry, invites bo…

Key Highlights:

• Dual Approach in Mindfulness Programs: Charles Morris spotlighted the concurrent creation of Microsoft's two mindfulness programs: "Mindful Growth" and the "High-Performance Mindset." These initiatives targeted distinct facets of employee well-being, one emphasizing holistic growth and the other honing high-performance mindset skills.
• Integration of Mindfulness into Corporate Culture: Morris emphasized the importance of aligning mindfulness initiatives with the existing org…

Key Highlights

• Mindset and Motivation: Before conducting a performance review, it is crucial to examine your own mindset and motivation. Challenge yourself to approach the conversation with a service-oriented mindset, devoid of hidden motives, and guided by compassion.
• Recognition of Humanity and Positive Intent: Recognize that the individuals involved in performance reviews are human beings with their own unique experiences and perspectives. Assume positive intent, understanding that ever…