Workplace Mindfulness

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…

By The Mindful Leader Team

In the hustle and bustle of the modern workplace, where deadlines loom and stress can mount, cultivating a sense of gratitude may seem like a lofty goal. However, integrating simple and effective gratitude practices into the daily fabric of team interactions can foster positive emotions and enhance the overall work environment.

Picture this: a team standup, a meeting, or a meditation session seamlessly incorporating a moment of reflection, which can easily incorporat…

By The Mindful Leader Team

This month, we first look at a study showing that most workers consider wellbeing to be equally as important as salary. Then, we examine how employees feel about wellness workplace initiatives before taking a deep dive into the paradoxes of showing compassion at work. Next, we explore holistic health and burnout in the workplace as well as just how important leisure activities are for reducing workaholism and work stress. We have summarized the main ideas and key take…

Key Highlights:

• Embodied Mindfulness for Inclusive Leadership: Utilize embodied mindfulness to address world challenges and develop leaders who are inclusive and impactful.
• Context Matters: Emphasize the importance of considering context in mindful awareness, including external factors like societal issues, conflicts, and fears.
• Paradox of Prediction and Perception: Explore the brain's role as a predicting organ and the paradox it presents in shaping perceptions, acknowledging both limita…

Key Highlights:

• Make mindfulness relatable and accessible. Avoid spiritual or esoteric language and focus on tangible benefits.
• Build a network of mindfulness champions. Start small and gradually build your network, pitching the concept to potential champions at every introductory class.
• Collaborate with curriculum developers to integrate mindfulness into the learning and development curriculum. Ensure that programs remain true to their core principles while making them accessible and pra…

A thought-provoking session at the 2022 Mindful Leader Summit led by Lili Powell, Ph.D., explored the role of resilience and attunement in leadership. This article delves into the insights shared during this session, highlighting the profound impact of leadership on guiding individuals and teams toward growth in the aftermath of adversity.

Why Resilience Matters

The central question addressed during the session was, "Why do some individuals thrive and grow after facing adversity, while other…

By The Mindful Leader Team

This month, we look at mental health in the workplace according to three different sources: the CCLA’s 2023 corporate mental health benchmark report, the 2023 Workplace Wellness Survey, and the 2023 Employer Mental Health Report Card. Then, we’ll explore one of the first qualitative studies on mindfulness training in healthcare professionals as well as a new study exploring the relationship among mindfulness, meaning in life, psychological resilience, and depression. …

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…