August Monthly Newsletter

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

What Buddha and Algebra Teach About Freeing Mindfulness

Mo Edjlali

The future of mindfulness isn't in imitation or obfuscation, but in honest derivation. It's about using the best of Buddhism as a launch pad for something tailored to this time and place. This is mindfulness's moment of truth. Will we continue playing hide-and-seek with our Buddhist roots, or stand in the full light of transparency? The choice will shape not just MBSR's future, but the entire landscape of modern mindfulness... continue reading

BL00 - Mindfulness and Workplace Wellness Research Round-Up

Summer Workplace Mindfulness Research Roundup

Mindful Leader

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?... continue reading

Dimensions of Well-Being and Workplace Dynamics

Marc Brackett PhD

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 needs through data, and recognizing the critical role leaders play in shaping culture... continue reading

Top 5 Shared Articles on LinkedIn This Month

•

Now Is the Time for Courage

Harvard Business Review

•

Benefits Think Despite HR faith in well-being programs, companies still miss the mark

EBN

•

Why Leaders Need To Find Rhythm, Not Control, In A Chaotic World

Forbes

•

Happiness Break: A Meditation for When Others Are Suffering

Greater Good

•

How to avoid employee burnout and boost productivity

UNC

Recent Testimonials

Upcoming Offerings

10th Annual Mindful Leader Summit:
The Intersection of Science, Leadership, and Well-being.

2025 Mindful Leader Summit: September 25 - September 28 in Washington D.C.
- Save up to $200 with Early Bird (ends this Friday 8/29)

MBSR Live & Online 8-week courses:
Live online 8-week certificate course in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. The gold standard in mindfulness training.

Mondays at 6 pm ET - Starts September 8
NEW Fridays at 12 pm ET - Starts September 19
NEW Sundays at 9 am ET - Starts September 21

MBSR Silent Retreats:
Retreats are Live & Online (Zoom) led by senior MBSR instructors.

CLOSING SOON 1-Day Meditation Retreat: Sunday August 24
NEW 1-Day Meditation Retreat: Saturday September 13

Meditate Together: A Global Community of Practice:
Meditate Together has a new home! We've built our own web app—membership is invite-only for now, but we'll be opening it up soon. Stay tuned!

Warmly,
The Mindful Leader Team

Aug 26, 2025 12:00pm

By Mindful Leader

Under Newsletter

3 min read

August Monthly Newsletter

Categories

0 comments

Leave a comment