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Mindfulness Winter: A Season of Reckoning and Renewal

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By Mo Edjlali, Founder and CEO, Mindful Leader; Author, Open MBSR: Reimagining the Future of Mindfulness

There is a chill in the air.
Not the kind that wakes you gently, but the kind that creeps in through cracks, quiet, subtle, undeniable.

We are in what I call a Mindfulness Winter. Not for everyone, to be precise.

The celebrity gurus and mega-spirituality influencers are still selling enlightenment by the download. The spiritual capitalism machine continues to hum. Instagram enlightenment …

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Energized by Wisdom: Takeaways from the 10th Summit

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By Piero Falci, Open MBSR Teacher

As we celebrated ten years of the Mindful Leader Summit in Washington, D.C., one theme resonated throughout the weekend — the growing need for wisdom, connection, and mindful leadership in our world.

Below, Open MBSR teacher Piero Falci shares his reflection on the experience.


I’m deeply grateful for the experience of being part of the 10th Mindful Leader Summit — a gathering that felt both intimate and profoundly energizing.

As an Open MBSR teacher, it wa…

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September Monthly Newsletter

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Hello Mindful Leaders,

How could genuine open-source principles reshape mindfulness to be more community-centric? Are we at the edge of a mental health crisis — or at the threshold of reimagining how workplaces care for employees? What would your workplace look like if leadership was guided more by love than by fear? What new possibilities will appear... if you trust the wisdom of letting go?

Tools & Insights

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Autumn Reset: A 3-Step Reflection Practice for Letting Go

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By The Mindful Leader Team

Autumn reminds us that release is part of life’s rhythm. Just as the trees shed their leaves, leaders and teams too must learn to let go: of habits, stories, and even successes that no longer serve. Letting go isn’t weakness; it is wisdom. It creates space for rest, renewal, and what comes next.

To live in this world
you must be able
to do three things:
to love what is mortal;
to hold it
against your bones knowing
your own life depends on it;
and, when the time co…

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Building a Mindful Organization: The Blueprint

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Session Summary

A powerful session at the 2022 Mindful Leader Summit led by Marvin Riley and Dr. Susan Sweeney, discuss their roles as CEO and Chief Human Resources Officer at EnPro, a multibillion dollar publicly traded manufacturing company. The conversation focused on how leaders can transform themselves, their teams, and their institutions to create workplaces that nurture both people and performance.

Key Highlights  

  • Leadership sets the ceiling for transformation: Organizations cannot …

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Workplace Pulse: Fall 2025

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By The Mindful Leader Team

Quick Summary

  • Engagement crisis: Global employee engagement fell to 21% in 2024, with managers hit hardest. Closing this gap could unlock $9.6 trillion in global GDP (Gallup, Apr 2025).
  • Change and AI pressures: 89% of U.S. workers experienced organizational change last year, while rapid AI adoption boosted productivity for some but fueled job insecurity for many (APA, Jul 2025).
  • Benefits gap: 36% of employees cannot access mental health benefits due to cos…

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Open Source Explained: Why the Future of Mindfulness may Depend on It

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By Mo Edjlali, Founder and CEO, Mindful Leader; Author, Open MBSR: Reimagining the Future of Mindfulness

A New Trend Emerges

Something new is stirring in mindfulness: the language of open source. What began as a whisper is now entering real conversations. Ideas like community-centric and open-source alongside MBSR are no longer unthinkable, still not mainstream, but no longer off-limits. In August, Wiley published my book Open MBSR, a framework built on transparency, collaboration, and share…

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August Monthly Newsletter

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Final days to Save $200 - 2025 Summit Early Bird ends this Friday!

Hello Mindful Leaders,

Could the key to reinventing mindfulness be hidden in Buddhism and algebra? How are brief, targeted mindfulness practices transforming workplace well-being by both reducing stress and reshaping how employees perceive their jobs? How can leaders use emotional intelligence to foster joy, inclusion, and purpose at work?

Tools & Insights

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Dimensions of Well-Being and Workplace Dynamics

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Session Summary

A powerful session at the 2024 Mindful Leader Summit led by Marc Brackett PhD, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, explored the complex nature of employee well-being. The talk highlighted research findings, live survey data, and practical implications for leaders seeking to create healthier and more resilient organizations. Key principles highlighted included understanding the multidimensional nature of well-being, interpreting employee emotions and …

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Summer Workplace Mindfulness Research Roundup

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By The Mindful Leader Team

What if mindfulness doesn't just help us cope with work stress, but actually changes how we perceive our jobs entirely? Can a smartphone app delivering just five minutes of daily meditation create lasting workplace transformation? Why are bite-sized mindfulness sessions proving more effective than traditional lengthy programs? And does workplace mindfulness function as a stress buffer, a resource builder, or both?

This month's research …

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