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By The Mindful Leader Team

In the realm of mindfulness practices, we often seek new ways to deepen our awareness and connection with the present moment. Today, we're exploring an innovative approach that combines two powerful elements of meditation: breath awareness and sound focus. Inspired by the rhythmic nature of ocean waves, this dual anchor practice invites us to expand our attention in a unique and potentially enriching way.

Mindfulness practices have long been recognized for their pote…

At the 2022 Mindful Leader Summit, Due Quach offered a refreshing take on leadership that blends neuroscience, mindfulness, and personal experience. Her session stood out not just for its content, but for the authentic way Quach connected with the audience.

Session Summary

Quach began by sharing her own challenges during the pandemic, a move that immediately set a tone of openness. This wasn't going to be a typical leadership talk full of platitudes and buzzwords. Instead, Quach invited attend…

By The Mindful Leader Team

This month, we look at reports on global employee engagement and wellbeing as well as on workplace empathy. Then, we review two studies using MBSR for clinical treatment, the first in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), and the second in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Lastly, we consider the efficacy of brief, self-administered mindfulness techniques in reducing stress. We have summarized the main ideas and key takeaways below with links to the full articles a…

By Mo Edjlali, Mindful Leader Founder and CEO

As we reflect on freedom and self-determination, we must examine the state of mindfulness in our society. Our field is experiencing a concerning decline and facing growing criticism. Something is fundamentally off, and this article aims to explore one of the potential reasons contributing to this blowback.

Since 2009, when I became involved in this field, the mindfulness industry has experienced significant growth, benefiting millions while blurrin…

Session Summary

Dr. Anil Seth's session at the 2019 Mindful Leader Summit provides a thought-provoking exploration of how we perceive the world and ourselves. By presenting perception and the self as constructed experiences, he offers a new lens through which to understand our emotions and mental health. This session highlights the importance of recognizing the brain's role in shaping our reality and underscores the need for further research into the predictive mechanisms underlying perception …

By The Mindful Leader Team

This month, we explore how employee and leader mindfulness helps boost innovation and project success before turning our attention to this year’s Deloitte Gen Z and Millennial Survey. Next, we’ll compare the effectiveness of two therapeutic approaches for treating bipolar disorder before examining how mindfulness-based programs reduce burnout in social workers. We have summarized the main ideas and key takeaways below with links to the full articles and sources.

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By The Mindful Leader Team

Imagine stepping into a thrilling new chapter in the world of technology. Picture a reality where artificial intelligence (AI) can tap into human brain activity and translate it into a coherent text. Sounds like a thing of the future, right? Well, this isn't some far-off dream. It's the present, unfolding right before our eyes. A groundbreaking study conducted by scientists at the University of Texas, Austin has recently opened up this new frontier, showing us how AI …

By The Mindful Leader Team

In the 1950s, legendary golfer Walter Hagen offered sage advice in his book "The Walter Hagen Story," reminding us, "You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way." This counsel has evolved into the well-known exhortation to "stop and smell the roses," a metaphor for taking time out of our busy lives to appreciate the small joys and natural beauty around us. This concept aligns perfectly with the practice …