What does the ancient Buddhist teaching of mindfulness have to
do with effective leadership of today's organizations? Everything,
according to Michael Carroll, longtime human-resources executive,
meditation teacher, and executive coach. Mindfulness - learning to
be "fully present" in the moment - can be a transformative
leadership tool for gaining clarity, reducing stress and optimizing
job performance, and "The Mindful Leader" shows us how. Drawing on
the ancient tradition of the "bodhisattva warrior", the Buddhist
model for enlightened leadership, Carroll explains what mindfulness
is and how to develop it in the hectic and often stressful
environment of the twenty-first century workplace. Traditionally,
the bodhisattva-warrior cultivates six virtues or "perfections":
generosity, discipline, patience, energy, meditation and
wisdom.Carroll also presents the teaching of the "four dignities"
(poise, enthusiasm, awareness, and humility) as keys to successful
leadership. In this inspiring, accessible, and often playful book,
Carroll explores how to develop each of these virtues in order to
become a more effective leader.Topics include: healing the "toxic
workplace", where anxiety, stress, and overwhelm impede
performance; cultivating courage and confidence in the workplace;
learning to balance leadership goals with awareness of day-to-day
and moment-to-moment realities; and, starting a personal meditation
practice to gain clarity, reduce stress, and develop one's innate
leadership talents. Full of engaging stories and practical
exercises, "The Mindful Leader" will help leaders in any field to
discover their innate intelligence, bravery, and joy on the
job.
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PUBLICATION DATE: Feb 2008
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