This book could save your organization, your career, and your life!--Richard Boyatzis, coauthor of Primal LeadershipA new generation of business leaders is turning to mindfulness (a technique for learning to live in the present moment) as a cutting-edge leadership tool. Scientific research suggests that mindfulness can help individuals gain clarity, reduce stress, optimize performance, and develop a greater sense of well-being. Michael Carroll, corporate executive and longtime buddhist meditation teacher, presents ten key principles of mindfulness and how they apply to leading groups and organizations. Using engaging stories and practical exercises, he addresses how to:heal the toxic workplace,: where anxiety and stress impede performancecultivate courage and confidence in the face of workplace difficultieslead with wisdom and gentleness, not just with ambition and powerstart a personal meditation practice to develop your innate leadership talents Excerpted from The Mindful Leader: Ten Principles for Bringing Out the Best in Ourselves and Others by Michael Carroll All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
