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Book SynopsisThe easy way to become a more mindful leader Want to become a more mindful leader? With Mindful Leadership For Dummies, you'll find accessible and authoritative guidance for cultivating focus, clarity, and creativity from within your colleagues.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part 1: Breaking the Mould 5
CHAPTER 1: Exploring Mindful Leadership 7
CHAPTER 2: Discovering Why Mindfulness Matters to Leaders 17
CHAPTER 3: Harnessing the Neuroscience of Mindful Leadership 31
Part 2: Learning from Mindful Leaders 45
CHAPTER 4: Case Study 1: Andrew Stone, Baron Stone of Blackheath 47
CHAPTER 5: Case Study 2: Tim Neild, Royal Navy Commander 57
CHAPTER 6: Case Study 3: Marion Furr, Director of MBPA 65
Part 3: Developing Mindfulness 73
CHAPTER 7: Setting the Stage for Transformation 75
CHAPTER 8: Week 1: Focusing Your Attention 83
CHAPTER 9: Week 2: Observing the Mind-Body Connection 101
CHAPTER 10: Week 3: Minding the Gap 121
CHAPTER 11: Week 4: Recognising That Thoughts Are Not Facts 143
CHAPTER 12: Week 5: Turning Towards Difficulties 163
CHAPTER 13: Week 6: Developing Intention 177
Part 4: Applying Mindful Leadership 195
CHAPTER 14: Enhancing Your Personal Presence and Influence 197
CHAPTER 15: Leading in a Digital Age 209
CHAPTER 16: Leading in Times of Change 221
Part 5: Becoming a Mindful Organisation 235
CHAPTER 17: Introducing Mindfulness to Your Organisation 237
CHAPTER 18: Integrating Mindfulness into Everyday Work Practices 251
Part 6: The Part of Tens 267
CHAPTER 19: Ten Mindful Ways to Make Better Decisions 269
CHAPTER 20: Ten Mindful Ways to Reduce the Risk of Burnout 279
CHAPTER 21: Ten Ways to Improve Your Attention with Mindfulness 289
CHAPTER 22: (More Than) Ten Sources of Info on Mindful Leadership 301
Index 311
