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Leading Post-Crisis Growth – 3 Ways Leaders Make a Difference
Session Summary
At the Mindful Leader Summit, Lili Powell, Ph.D., a renowned expert in mindful leadership and a faculty member at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, delivered a compelling session on harnessing leadership strategies to foster post-traumatic growth (PTG). The session explored how leaders can cultivate resilience and growth in the aftermath of adversity. Key principles included guiding teams through reflection, creating safe spaces for growth, and modeling eff…
Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in Human Ways
Session Summary
At the Mindful Leader Summit, Jacqueline Carter, Partner and North America Director for Potential Project, delivered a compelling session on compassionate leadership. The session explored the critical differences between empathy and compassion in leadership and introduced actionable frameworks that balance both compassion and wisdom. Key principles included avoiding emotional hijack, leading with compassionate action, and fostering organizational cultures where compassion and to…
Mindfulness Beyond the White Collar World
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…
Permission to Feel: How to Unlock the Power of Emotions
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…
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…
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 …
The Way of the Healthy Deviant Leader
Session Summary
Pilar Gerasimo's captivating session at the 2019 Mindful Leader Summit, offered profound insights into navigating the complexities of societal expectations while prioritizing individual well-being. Against the backdrop of her personal journey and experiences, Pilar highlighted key principles for fostering healthier environments within organizations and embracing holistic wellness practices.
Key Highlights
- Challenging Societal Norms: Pilar Gerasimo shares her personal journ…
Mindfulness & Sport Psychology for Elite Performers
Session Summary
An engaging session at the 2019 Mindful Leader Summit, led by Dr. Mark Campbell, delved into the profound intersection of mindfulness and leadership. Dr. Campbell, renowned for his expertise in organizational psychology, highlighted the pivotal role of mindfulness in nurturing effective leadership practices. Throughout the session, he discussed practical strategies for integrating mindfulness into leadership roles while emphasizing the transformative power of compassion and empa…
Meditate Together: Scaling a Global 24x5 Drop-in Program
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…
The Power of Love & Connection in a World of Noise & Fear
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.
Key Highlights
- Context Mat…