Mindfulness (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)

Synopsis

The Benefits Of Mindfulness Include Better Performance, Heightened Creativity, Deeper Self-awareness, And Increased Charisma--not To Mention Peace Of Mind. This Book Gives You Practical Steps For Building A Sense Of Presence Into Your Daily Work Routine, Explains The Science Of Why It Works, And Gives Clear-eyed Warnings About The Pitfalls Of The Fad. This Volume Includes The Work Of: - Daniel Goleman - Ellen Langer - Susan David - Christina Congleton-- Mindfulness In The Age Of Complexity : An Interview With Ellen Langer / By Alison Beard. What It Is And Why It's Important -- Mindfulness Can Literally Change Your Brain / Christina Congleton, Britta K. Hölzel, And Sara W. Lazar. The Science -- How To Practice Mindfulness Throughout Your Work Day / Rasmus Hougaard And Jacqueline Carter. Train Your Brain To Focus Better -- Resilience For The Rest Of Us / Daniel Goleman. Use Mindfulness To Recharge -- Emotional Agility / Susan David And Christina Congleton. Don't Let Your Negative Feelings Own You -- Don't Let Power Corrupt You / Dacher Keltner. Are You Aware Of Your Own Incivilities? -- Mindfulness For People Who Are Too Busy To Meditate / Maria Gonzales. When You Just Don't Have The Time -- Is Something Lost When We Use Mindfulness As A Productivity Tool? / Charlotte Lieberman. You May Be Missing The Point -- There Are Risks To Mindfulness At Work / David Brendel. Don't Take It Too Far. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.