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By Mo Edjlali, Mindful Leader Founder & CEO

A couple days have passed since our 9th Mindful Leader Summit concluded, and I find myself in a reflective state. Organizing these events always proves to be a profound test of one's mindfulness practice. As I sift through the experiences and conversations from the past week, several insights have crystallized. I'd like to share these thoughts while they're still fresh in my mind.

1. The Power of Focused Community

This year's summit brought together…

Session Summary

A powerful session at the 2022 Mindful Leader Summit, led by Andy Lee, a renowned mindfulness expert, explored how mindfulness and breath work practices can be effectively integrated into challenging work environments. The session outlined practical approaches to stress reduction, backed by research, and highlighted the importance of tailoring wellness programs to meet the needs of diverse employee groups. Key principles discussed included the efficacy of breath work, its adapta…

By The Mindful Leader Team

The Benefits of Breathing Exercises

Practicing breathing exercises offers several benefits for both physical and mental well-being. First and foremost, conscious breathing helps to regulate the body's stress response, which can reduce feelings of anxiety and promote relaxation. Deep, slow breaths activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which counteracts the "fight-or-flight" response and induces a state of calm. Additionally, focused breathing increases oxygen s…

By The Mindful Leader Team

This month, we first look at how hope might be more important than mindfulness in times of stress before reviewing the key findings of this year’s Well-Being at Work report. Then, we explore the effectiveness of telehealth mindfulness-based interventions for chronic pain treatment as well as Gen Z’s skills and expectations in the workplace. We conclude with the surgeon general’s advisory addressing the mental health and well-being of parents. We have summarized the ma…

By Mo Edjlali, Mindful Leader Founder & CEO

Picture this: You're walking down a hallway, and suddenly you're surrounded by pastel-colored posters screaming "BE KIND!" at you from every angle. Are you in a kindergarten? A psychiatric ward? Or perhaps some Orwellian nightmare where Big Brother has been replaced by a giant smiley face?

Okay, okay, I admit it - that title is a bit click-baity. We're not actually advocating for the death of kindness here (put down those pitchforks, please). But sti…

By Mo Edjlali, Mindful Leader Founder & CEO

In today's fractured political landscape, disagreements have escalated beyond mere differences of opinion. People live in entirely different realities, a divide tearing at the fabric of society. This polarization isn't just about winning arguments anymore – it's affecting mental health, relationships, and even physical well-being.

However, there's hope. We’ve put together a set of practices, many that you might already be familiar with, that can help…

By The Mindful Leader Team

This month, we first explore the decline in happiness among young adults before looking at the long-term effects of a mindfulness-based program on altered states of consciousness. Then, we shift to data on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the workplace and the not-so-beneficial outcomes of mindfulness-based interventions for elementary school children. Lastly, we conclude with a study that points to the value of mental health training for line manage…

Session Summary

A powerful session at the 2022 Mindful Leader Summit, led by Marc Brackett, Ph.D., Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, focused on the critical role of emotional intelligence in personal and professional success. It discussed how emotional intelligence influences leadership, learning, and overall well-being. Key principles highlighted include the necessity of emotional intelligence in leadership, the RULER framework for developing emotional skills, and the mor…