By Dr. Ron Passfield
In the previous post, I discussed mindfulness for postpartum depression and shared the story of Kristi Pahr and a range of relevant mindfulness resources. In this post, I want to focus on the research that has been conducted on the use of mindfulness in preparation for childbirth. Research in the area of mindfulness for mothers … Continue reading “Mindfulness for Childbirth”
The early trait theories of leadership argued that to be an effective leader you needed to be male, charismatic and tall. Clearly, this delineation can lead to discriminatory behaviour towards those who are female and short. The earlier trait theories of leadership have been disproved and there is now a consensus that there is no … Continue reading “Leading with Body Awareness”
The Mindfulness Initiative is a policy group that developed following mindfulness training for British MPs, peers and staff and now works with politicians from around the world. It helped UK politicians to establish a Mindfulness All-Party Parliamentary Group (MAPPG). It is interesting to note that the primary patrons of the policy group are Emeritus Professor Jon … Continue reading “The Mindfulness Initiative: Mindfulness in the Workplace”
In his presentation for the Mindfulness & Meditation Summit, Daniel Goleman discussed Altered Traits: The Benefits of Mindfulness for Leadership and Emotional Intelligence. In this discussion, he drew on research that he described with his co-author Richard Davidson in their new book, Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body. Daniel … Continue reading “Mindfulness for Leadership”
In her interview with Tami Simon, Goldie Hawn explained in depth why children need mindfulness training and what led her to develop and conduct MindUP™. At one level, it concerned Goldie that American children rarely smiled – a stark contrast to children in Third World countries who smiled a lot despite experiencing incredible deprivations. Goldie was … Continue reading “Why Kids Need Mindfulness”
Empathy is the gateway to compassion. As we grow in mindfulness we become more aware of others and their needs and of the pain and suffering that mirrors our own experiences. We also gain the insight to understand our own potential and capacity to act to redress pain and suffering in others – our ability … Continue reading “Mindfulness for Children: MindUP”
In sharing her life story in abbreviated form at a technology conference, Goldie Hawn manifested what we have described as mindful leadership. Goldie was participating in the final day of the conference which was devoted to how mindfulness practices can develop a person’s potential. She certainly epitomised what can happen when we grow in mindfulness. … Continue reading “Mindful Leadership: Goldie Hawn”
There are a number of ways to build our motivation and mindfulness as a leader and I will discuss four ways here. 1. Alignment with our values When what we are doing is aligned with our values, we have more energy, focus and insight. In an earlier post, I asked the question, “What are you … Continue reading “Mindful Leadership: Motivation”
In a recent McKinsey Quarterly article, the authors challenged what they call “neuromyths” – basically, misunderstandings arising from misguided interpretations of neuroscience findings. They argued that many leadership development programs are based on these “neuromyths” and result in considerable waste of financial resources and employee time. One of the myths that the authors challenge is … Continue reading “Creating a Workplace Culture of Well-Being Through Mindfulness”
In an earlier post, I discussed how mindfulness meditation can help the management of chronic pain. In this post, I will focus on the beneficial effects of mindful meditation for the management of psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that can last for weeks, months and even years and can recur at anytime. This skin … Continue reading “Mindful Meditation to Reduce the Symptoms of Psoriasis”
