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Why the Ego Is an Obstacle to Mindful Leadership
Compassion
Why the Ego Is an Obstacle to Mindful Leadership 

Offering our full attention with those we lead is key to effective listening and communication in the workplace. Here’s how the inner “me voice” of ego can get in the way, and a simple way to practice leading with presence. Read More 

  • Rasmus Hougaard
  • April 27, 2022
How Compassion and Curiosity Help Me to Be Present—Two hands reach up from the bottom of the frame to form a heart with the hands. The person is wearing a yellow long sleeve shirt and the background is yellow.
Calm
How Compassion and Curiosity Help Me to Be Present 

When Mindful managing editor Stephanie Domet was faced with health challenges, she asked “Why me?” Here, she tells the story of how compassionate curiosity helped her find equanimity and resilience. Read More 

  • Stephanie Domet
  • March 21, 2022
Photo of a Black woman wearing a purple long-sleeved shirt who is covering her face except for her eyes with a white sign with a black question mark on it. She stands in front of a yellow studio background.
12 Minute Meditation
A 12-Minute Meditation to Explore What’s True 

In this episode of 12-Minute Meditation, Mindful founding editor Barry Boyce leads us in an inquiry practice to become aware of our preconceptions, loosen our grip on what we think we know, and explore what’s true. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • February 24, 2022
Where Music and Meditation Meet
Focus
Where Music and Meditation Meet 

Longtime mindfulness practitioner and musician Grant Jones is bringing his two passions together in a project that aims to make mindfulness more accessible for communities of color. Read More 

  • Ava Whitney-Coulter
  • February 19, 2022
How to Stay When You Want to Run
Focus
How to Stay When You Want to Run 

Mindful meditation might overwhelm you some days, and underwhelm you others. With a little practice, you can stay curious and engaged, when you might otherwise run. Read More 

  • Elaine Smookler
  • February 15, 2022
Lean Into Love
Audio
Lean In to Love with Frank Ostaseski 

In this conversation with founding editor Barry Boyce, Frank Ostaseski opens up about the changes he experienced after suffering from a serious stroke and shares how he found strength and refuge in love, compassion, and curiosity. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • January 20, 2022
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