Synopsis
This down-to-earth and highly practical book on mindfulness is a must for every leader or manager. In clear and concise ways, this book explains what mindfulness is, how to begin a mindfulness and meditation practice, and how to build this into the culture at work. The chapters are filled with stories, case studies, and examples of how to begin or deepen one s own practice or to assist others to begin theirs. Chapter headings include: What Mindfulness is; The Benefits of Mindfulness; Creating a Culture of Mindfulness; The Key Virtues of Mindfulness; Mindful Communication; Putting Mindfulness to Work; and Mindfulness for Managers. At the end of reading this book, you will have a comprehensive grasp of mindfulness as a strategic and life-giving tool that will help you, your organization, and the world.
About the Author
Dr. Annabel Beerel is an organizational consultant with expertise in Leadership and Change Management, executive and organizational effectiveness and analyzing Ethical issues across a wide range of professions. Annabel has worked with multinationals as well as educational and non-profit organizations. She has been a Corporate Financier and Investment Banker in the City of London where she was actively engaged in business analysis, fund raising, merger and acquisitions and strategic planning. She founded and ran a highly successful business in Artificial Intelligence for a period of eight years. Annabel is also a highly experienced executive coach. Her assignments include one on one coaching as well as working with a management team to enhance effectiveness, and to improve communication, decision-making, and the development of leadership capacity across the organization. Annabel is the founder and President & CEO of the New England Women s Leadership Institute, an organization that helps women advance in their careers and advises on organizational leadership capacity building. The flagship event of the Institute is the New England Women s Leadership Summit, a major leadership and professional skills development event for professional women across New England. Annabel holds a Ph.D in Comparative Religion and Ethics from Boston University. She holds a Masters Degree in Theology from the Weston Jesuit School of Theology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and has pursued Advanced Leadership Training at the J.F. Kennedy School of Management at Harvard University. Annabel holds an MBA with a focus on Corporate Finance and Strategic Management. She is also a qualified accountant. Annabel was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Since then she has travelled extensively and has worked and taught in several countries around the world. Her passion is travel where she can experience world cultures and religions. A dynamic and entertaining presenter, accomplished panel host, and facilitator, Annabel travels and presents at numerous conferences. She is also the prolific author of articles and books.
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