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By Mo Edjlali, Founder & CEO

Life, in all its unpredictability, often feels like a well-rehearsed play where suddenly an actor forgets their line, or the props fall apart. It's in these unscripted moments—like when a plate crashes to the ground, or a phone rings in the sacred silence of meditation—that we're given a choice. How do we react? With frustration, an outburst, or a shout of "Opa!"?

For some of us who have been in toxic atmospheres where a broken plate would result in shame, blame, a…

Session Summary

A thought-provoking session at the 2022 Mindful Leader Summit, led by Dori Kelner, Meditate Together Community Manager, shed light on the transformative journey of the Meditate Together program. From its humble beginnings as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic to becoming a global community of practice, the session emphasized the importance of simplicity, transparency, and continuous learning in building a successful mindfulness program.

Key Highlights  

• Conceived during the…

By The Mindful Leader Team

This month, we look at the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of workplace well-being initiatives as well as how to find the best wellness app for your employees. Then, we consider the benefits of introducing fun in the workplace before exploring why companies are sticking with a four-day work week. Lastly, we’ll review the relationship between mindfulness and problematic social media use. We have summarized the main ideas and key takeaways below with links to the full a…

By Mo Edjlali, Mindful Leader Founder and CEO

If you have ever taken Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or are familiar with the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, you probably have heard of the nine attitudes of mindfulness. Initially, Jon Kabat-Zinn described these attitudes in his book Full Catastrophe Living. They are foundational attitudes essential for cultivating mindfulness: non-judging, patience, beginner's mind, trust, non-striving, acceptance, letting go, gratitude, and generosity. These…

By Mo Edjlali, Founder & CEO

Confronting Workplace Challenges

In the early days of my meditation journey, I worked full-time doing IT program management for federal agencies. One memorable project was to champion our department's software needs and evaluate the work of a contracting firm eager to conclude their software development efforts.

This firm was ready to wrap things up and move on. The VP who was overseeing the development was eager to swiftly, and with as little cost, secure approva…

Session Summary

In her session at the 2022 Mindful Leader Summit, The Power of Love & Connection in a World of Noise and Fear, Michelle Maldonado, Founder & CEO of Lucenscia, brought to light the transformative power of mindfulness in leadership. In this article, we delve into the key highlights of the session, exploring the nuanced concepts of contextual mindfulness, intersectionality, and compassion as integral components of inclusive and impactful leadership.

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• Context Mat…

Key Highlights

• Understanding Habitual Behavior and the Mind-Brain Connection: Dr. Judson Brewer's session at the 2018 Mindful Leader Summit dove into the intricacies of habitual behavior, uncovering the role of the Default Mode Network (DMN) and the phenomenon of contraction in the brain.

• Real-time Neurofeedback and Clinical Applications: The session showcased groundbreaking real-time neurofeedback experiments, providing a glimpse into the immediate impact of mindfulness on brain act…

In the bustling corridors of modern workplaces, the need for self-reflection and continuous improvement is more crucial than ever. Rooted in principles of organizational development, the Start, Stop, Continue exercise is simple and effective. Its origins, while not attributed to a single creator, lie in the collective wisdom of management and human resources professionals who recognize the power of actionable feedback.

The Essence of the Model

The model is disarmingly simple: categorize action…