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Mindfulness: A Tool for Polarization or America's Political Healer?
By Mo Edjlali, Mindful Leader Founder & CEO
As I sit here, just outside the political pressure cooker of Washington D.C., I can't help but reflect on the state of our nation. The polarization in American politics has reached a fever pitch, and it's hard to ignore the tension in the air. It reminds me of a pivotal conversation I had years ago - one that challenged my thinking and led me to a profound realization about mindfulness in our politically charged world.
Back in 2017, fresh off a cont…
July Monthly Newsletter
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[9th Summit] Final Weeks to save $200 Early Bird ends August 30 Hello Mindful Leaders, How can the mindfulness industry ensure that mindfulness practices remain truly secular and independent from their Buddhist origins, while still preserving the integrity and transformative potential of these practices? What does the latest research tell us about employee engagement and wellbeing, MBSR for patients with MS and rheumatoid arthritis, and self-administered mindfulness techniques in reduc… |
Exploring Dual Anchor Meditation: Waves and Breath
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…
Lead in Alignment & Wholeness Using Neuroscience & Mindfulness
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…
July Mindfulness and Workplace Wellness Research Round-Up
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…
Mindfulness or Buddhist Spirituality for Sale? A Call for True Independence
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…
June Monthly Newsletter
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⏳ 2024 Summit Final Week to Save $300 with Super Early Bird (ends Friday) Hello Mindful Leaders, Mind-reading AI: will It revolutionize mindfulness or allow powerful organizations to control us? What does the latest research tell us about how employee and leader mindfulness helps boost innovation, this year’s Deloitte Gen Z and Millennial Survey, and the effectiveness of two therapeutic approaches for treating bipolar disorder? How does the concept of perception as a "controlled halluc… |
The Neuroscience of Perception & Self-Awareness
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 …
June Mindfulness and Workplace Wellness Research Round-Up
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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AI's Mind-Reading Breakthrough: 5 Ways it will Revolutionize Mindfulness
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 …