Creating Mindful Leaders: How to Power Down, Power Up, and Power Forward by Joe

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Creating Mindful Leaders by Joe Burton Unleash your inner mindful leader Mindfulness, emotional intelligence and resilience are the must have skills for modern leaders yet many professionals are too stressed to know where to start. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Unleash your inner mindful leader Mindfulness, emotional intelligence and resilience are the "must have skills" for modern leaders—yet many professionals are too stressed to know where to start. Creating Mindful Leaders provides deep insights and easy practices based in neuroscience, brain training and positive psychology to help professionals thrive in the "age of disruption." Written by a global COO turned successful tech entrepreneur, the book provides a roadmap to greater health, happiness and performance. It speaks to every professional wanting to reduce stress, achieve greater success and enjoy life more. Offers immediately actionable techniques for professionals at all skill levelsProvides relatable, real-world adviceHelps build resilience while changing your relationship to stressShares a roadmap for sustainable performance in the face of ongoing change Creating Mindful Leaders provides an informed, humorous and expert peak into the sources of stress caused by the modern pace of living and offers practical, actionable tools and techniques as the antidote to manage stress, increase resilience, and improve your wellbeing, performance, relationships, sleep and physical health. Back Cover PRAISE FOR CREATING mindful LEADERS "Since my late twenties my "go to" secret weapon has been a twice daily practice of meditation. Here finally MINDFULNESS, the goal of meditation, is de-mystified in a way that will draw others to a path from the person they are today to the one we all can become." Rick Goings, Chairman & CEO, Tupperware Brands "Creating Mindful Leaders is not your typical mindfulness book. Joe has made his mark and paid his dues in the corporate fast lane, and he brings an insiders insights to this crucial topic. He is smart, irreverent, and has a wealth of stories to show what can happen when stress, ego and distraction get the best of us. If you think mindfulness is too wishy-washy for you, this book, research and advice will show why its a deeply transforming habit to help you to be successful in todays business world without losing your soul." Andy Lee, Chief Mindfulness Officer, Aetna "This is a compelling call to action to bring mindfulness to the workplace. Burton shifts the mindfulness discussion from an individual activity to an organizational and leadership imperative. The book is easy to read and engaging, interweaving scientific findings, personal experience, and practical exercises from the company he founded." Alexander Grunewald, Global Head, HealthTech Investment Strategy, Johnson & Johnson "If you are seeking a relevant and relatable book on Mindfulness in the workplace, look no further. Joe Burtons warm, funny and informed style allows all professionals to benefit from his expertise and personal experience to incorporate mindfulness easily into their lives. Joe, using science-based evidence, takes the mystery out of mindfulness. The link between mindful practices improving your professional and personal results is real, and this book is the key to unlock this connection for you and your team." Ellen Mahoney, Chief Human Resources Officer, Harvard Business School "Written with great verve and clarity, this book is full of practical help that is grounded in neuroscience, mindful wisdom, and enormous real world business experience. With fresh insight and many concrete applications, Joe Burton shows readers how to be even more effective leaders with the power of mindfulness." Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness "Joe Burton demystifies mindfulness and makes it easy to take your first steps to being a happier, more effective, and balanced leader. Weve never needed the help more than now. Corporate life is often chaotic and its getting worse. I wish this book had infiltrated the media and advertising industry earlier!" Charles Courtier, Retired CEO, MEC " Creating Mindful Leaders captures what every professional in government, education and business needs to know - Times are changing fast and we need to adapt to thrive. We can all become more resilient, compassionate and effective with the practices, tools and techniques shared here." Greg Fischer, Mayor, Louisville, KY "This is a perfect and timely read for stressed out professionals. Mindfulness and emotional intelligence skills are the keys to unlocking greater possibilities and living life with purpose for modern leaders. Joe Burton provides the deep insights and training tips to make mindfulness a part of every successful career." Chip Wilson, Founder, Lululemon " Creating Mindful Leaders explores one of the most pervasive challenges of our time: overwhelming busyness, accomplishment addiction, and the imbalances that come from being constantly "on." Speaking from his own experience and with plenty of humor, Joe shares an important message for leaders and simple practices for bringing sanity back into our workplaces and our lives. If only one person in every organization can read this book, may it be the leader!" Elizabeth A. Stanley, Ph.D., associate professor at Georgetown University and creator of Mindfulness-based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT) "I love how this book uses personal stories and research that everyone can relate to. Anyone who reads it will come away with a solid understanding of how to manage their own stress and create stronger, more connected teams for sustainable success." Debbie McGrath, CEO HR.com "The perfect companion to start or evolve your mindfulness journey! From Joes highly-relatable personal story, to the comprehensive research and practical and easy to implement approaches, Creating Mindful Leaders has everything professionals need to start positively impacting their personal and professional life today!" Patti Clark, Global Chief Talent Officer, Havas Group "Joe Burton is a mind reader, trendsetter, or whatever you call someone who realized, long before mainstream media, that mindfulness is important. Heres proof that all leaders have the ability (and responsibility) to support employees in their general wellness and happiness. The concepts here are simple, actionable and powerful. Creating Mindful Leaders is an extension of Joes vision of mindfulness for professionals - and the world is a better place because of it." Laura Agostini, Global Chief Talent Officer, JWT Flap PRAISE FOR CREATING mindful LEADERS "Since my late twenties my "go to" secret weapon has been a twice daily practice of meditation. Here finally MINDFULNESS, the goal of meditation, is de-mystified in a way that will draw others to a path from the person they are today to the one we all can become." Rick Goings, Chairman & CEO, Tupperware Brands "Creating Mindful Leaders is not your typical mindfulness book. Joe has made his mark and paid his dues in the corporate fast lane, and he brings an insiders insights to this crucial topic. He is smart, irreverent, and has a wealth of stories to show what can happen when stress, ego and distraction get the best of us. If you think mindfulness is too wishy-washy for you, this book, research and advice will show why its a deeply transforming habit to help you to be successful in todays business world without losing your soul." Andy Lee, Chief Mindfulness Officer, Aetna "This is a compelling call to action to bring mindfulness to the workplace. Burton shifts the mindfulness discussion from an individual activity to an organizational and leadership imperative. The book is easy to read and engaging, interweaving scientific findings, personal experience, and practical exercises from the company he founded." Alexander Grunewald, Global Head, HealthTech Investment Strategy, Johnson & Johnson "If you are seeking a relevant and relatable book on Mindfulness in the workplace, look no further. Joe Burtons warm, funny and informed style allows all professionals to benefit from his expertise and personal experience to incorporate mindfulness easily into their lives. Joe, using science-based evidence, takes the mystery out of mindfulness. The link between mindful practices improving your professional and personal results is real, and this book is the key to unlock this connection for you and your team." Ellen Mahoney, Chief Human Resources Officer, Harvard Business School "Written with great verve and clarity, this book is full of practical help that is grounded in neuroscience, mindful wisdom, and enormous real world business experience. With fresh insight and many concrete applications, Joe Burton shows readers how to be even more effective leaders with the power of mindfulness." Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness "Joe Burton demystifies mindfulness and makes it easy to take your first steps to being a happier, more effective, and balanced leader. Weve never needed the help more than now. Corporate life is often chaotic and its getting worse. I wish this book had infiltrated the media and advertising industry earlier!" Charles Courtier, Retired CEO, MEC " Creating Mindful Leaders captures what every professional in government, education and business needs to know - Times are changing fast and we need to adapt to thrive. We can all become more resilient, compassionate and effective with the practices, tools and techniques shared here." Greg Fischer, Mayor, Louisville, KY "This is a perfect and timely read for stressed out professionals. Mindfulness and emotional intelligence skills are the keys to unlocking greater possibilities and living life with purpose for modern leaders. Joe Burton provides the deep insights and training tips to make mindfulness a part of every successful career." Chip Wilson, Founder, Lululemon " Creating Mindful Leaders explores one of the most pervasive challenges of our time: overwhelming busyness, accomplishment addiction, and the imbalances that come from being constantly "on." Speaking from his own experience and with plenty of humor, Joe shares an important message for leaders and simple practices for bringing sanity back into our workplaces and our lives. If only one person in every organization can read this book, may it be the leader!" Elizabeth A. Stanley, Ph.D., associate professor at Georgetown University and creator of Mindfulness-based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT) "I love how this book uses personal stories and research that everyone can relate to. Anyone who reads it will come away with a solid understanding of how to manage their own stress and create stronger, more connected teams for sustainable success." Debbie McGrath, CEO HR.com "The perfect companion to start or evolve your mindfulness journey! From Joes highly-relatable personal story, to the comprehensive research and practical and easy to implement approaches, Creating Mindful Leaders has everything professionals need to start positively impacting their personal and professional life today!" Patti Clark, Global Chief Talent Officer, Havas Group "Joe Burton is a mind reader, trendsetter, or whatever you call someone who realized, long before mainstream media, that mindfulness is important. Heres proof that all leaders have the ability (and responsibility) to support employees in their general wellness and happiness. The concepts here are simple, actionable and powerful. Creating Mindful Leaders is an extension of Joes vision of mindfulness for professionals - and the world is a better place because of it." Laura Agostini, Global Chief Talent Officer, JWT Author Biography JOE BURTON is the founder and CEO of Whil, the worlds leading digital wellbeing training platform helping employees to reduce stress, increase resilience and improve their performance. He is an entrepreneur in the digital health space, former President of Headspace, and spent fifteen years as a global COO in public companies. An alumnus of Harvard Business School, Joe is a renowned keynote speaker and contributor to Forbes, Business Insider, and HuffPost. Table of Contents Acknowledgments ix Foreword, by Josh Bersin xi Introduction: Being a Leader Is Amazing. And It Kinda Sucks xvii Part I For You 1 Chapter 1 What Is Mindfulness and Why Should I Care? 3 Chapter 2 Whats Stressing People Out? 25 Chapter 3 The $500 Billion Dollar Slow Leak 35 Chapter 4 Are You Increasing Your Resilience or Decreasing It? 47 Chapter 5 What Does "Performance" Mean to You? 55 Chapter 6 You Versus Technology 61 Chapter 7 Invest Five Minutes a Day to Save Your Life 63 Chapter 8 Its Not a Religion. Its a Lifestyle. 67 Part II For Your Company 89 Chapter 9 Reality Check: How Toxic Is Your Work Culture? 91 Chapter 10 Sleepless Nights and the Walking Dead 99 Chapter 11 Look, A Squirrel! Distraction and the Growing Safety Crisis 109 Chapter 12 Turn Depressing Data Into Healthy Employees 119 Part III Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for Everyone 127 Chapter 13 Building Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Skills for Yourself 129 Chapter 14 Increasing Self-Awareness 143 Chapter 15 Improving Self-Regulation 155 Chapter 16 Boosting Motivation 167 Chapter 17 Getting Positive – Dont Call it a Comeback 181 Chapter 18 Building EQ Skills for Others: Sharing a Better You 191 Chapter 19 Applying EQ Skills at Home (Parenting) 209 Chapter 20 Do or Die: Its Called Practice For a Reason 217 Free Whil Resources 221 About the Author 223 Endnotes 225 Index 241 Long Description PRAISE FOR CREATING mindful LEADERS Since my late twenties my go to secret weapon has been a twice daily practice of meditation. Here finally MINDFULNESS, the goal of meditation, is de-mystified in a way that will draw others to a path from the person they are today to the one we all can become. Rick Goings, Chairman & CEO, Tupperware Brands Creating Mindful Leaders is not your typical mindfulness book. Joe has made his mark and paid his dues in the corporate fast lane, and he brings an insider s insights to this crucial topic. He is smart, irreverent, and has a wealth of stories to show what can happen when stress, ego and distraction get the best of us. If you think mindfulness is too wishy-washy for you, this book, research and advice will show why it s a deeply transforming habit to help you to be successful in today s business world without losing your soul. Andy Lee, Chief Mindfulness Officer, Aetna This is a compelling call to action to bring mindfulness to the workplace. Burton shifts the mindfulness discussion from an individual activity to an organizational and leadership imperative. The book is easy to read and engaging, interweaving scientific findings, personal experience, and practical exercises from the company he founded. Alexander Grunewald, Global Head, HealthTech Investment Strategy, Johnson & Johnson If you are seeking a relevant and relatable book on Mindfulness in the workplace, look no further. Joe Burton s warm, funny and informed style allows all professionals to benefit from his expertise and personal experience to incorporate mindfulness easily into their lives. Joe, using science-based evidence, takes the mystery out of mindfulness. The link between mindful practices improving your professional and personal results is real, and this book is the key to unlock this connection for you and your team. Ellen Mahoney, Chief Human Resources Officer, Harvard Business School Written with great verve and clarity, this book is full of practical help that is grounded in neuroscience, mindful wisdom, and enormous real world business experience. With fresh insight and many concrete applications, Joe Burton shows readers how to be even more effective leaders with the power of mindfulness. Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness Joe Burton demystifies mindfulness and makes it easy to take your first steps to being a happier, more effective, and balanced leader. We ve never needed the help more than now. Corporate life is often chaotic and it s getting worse. I wish this book had infiltrated the media and advertising industry earlier!" Charles Courtier, Retired CEO, MEC Creating Mindful Leaders captures what every professional in government, education and business needs to know - Times are changing fast and we need to adapt to thrive. We can all become more resilient, compassionate and effective with the practices, tools and techniques shared here. Greg Fischer, Mayor, Louisville, KY "This is a perfect and timely read for stressed out professionals. Mindfulness and emotional intelligence skills are the keys to unlocking greater possibilities and living life with purpose for modern leaders. Joe Burton provides the deep insights and training tips to make mindfulness a part of every successful career. Chip Wilson, Founder, Lululemon " Creating Mindful Leaders explores one of the most pervasive challenges of our time: overwhelming busyness, accomplishment addiction, and the imbalances that come from being constantly "on." Speaking from his own experience and with plenty of humor, Joe shares an important message for leaders and simple practices for bringing sanity back into our workplaces and our lives. If only one person in every organization can read this book, may it be the leader!" Elizabeth A. Stanley, Ph.D., associate professor at Georgetown University and creator of Mindfulness-based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT) I love how this book uses personal stories and research that everyone can relate to. Anyone who reads it will come away with a solid understanding of how to manage their own stress and create stronger, more connected teams for sustainable success. Debbie McGrath, CEO HR.com "The perfect companion to start or evolve your mindfulness journey! From Joes highly-relatable personal story, to the comprehensive research and practical and easy to implement approaches, Creating Mindful Leaders has everything professionals need to start positively impacting their personal and professional life today!" Patti Clark, Global Chief Talent Officer, Havas Group Joe Burton is a mind reader, trendsetter, or whatever you call someone who realized, long before mainstream media, that mindfulness is important. Here s proof that all leaders have the ability (and responsibility) to support employees in their general wellness and happiness. The concept s here are simple, actionable and powerful. Creating Mindful Leaders is an extension of Joe s vision of mindfulness for professionals - and the world is a better place because of it. Laura Agostini, Global Chief Talent Officer, JWT Details ISBN1119484782 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Year 2018 ISBN-10 1119484782 ISBN-13 9781119484783 Format Hardcover Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Subtitle How to Power Down, Power Up, and Power Forward Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 658.4092 Pages 272 Short Title Creating Mindful Leaders Language English UK Release Date 2018-06-05 AU Release Date 2018-04-24 NZ Release Date 2018-04-24 Author Joe Burton Publication Date 2018-06-05 Audience General US Release Date 2018-06-05 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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