Mindful work : how meditation is changing business from the inside out / David Gelles.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gelles, David (Business journalist), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology, Industrial.

Social responsibility of business.

Mind and body.

Meditation.

Leadership--Psychological aspects.

Leadership.

Corporate culture.

Quality of work life.

Physical Description:

296 pages ; 21 cm

Edition:

First Mariner Books edition.

Other Title:

How meditation is changing business from the inside out.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York Mariner Books, 2016.

Summary:

OCCUPATIONAL & INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY. Intriguing, timely, and enjoyable . . . A fascinating account of the increasing adoption of these ancient disciplines by Western businesses. "Financial Times" [An] adroit exploration. Deftly describes what mindfulness is and what it isn t, presents the science behind it, and handily succeeds in convincing readers that the practice is worth exploring. "Success" A "New York Times" reporter reveals what business leaders around the country are already discovering: Meditation may be the key to fostering a happier, more productive workplace. For the past few years, mindfulness has begun to transform the American workplace. Many of our largest companies, such as General Mills, Ford, Target, and Google, have built extensive programs to foster mindful practices among their workers. "Mindful Work" is the first book to explain how all sorts of businesses and any kind of worker can benefit from meditation, yoga, and other mindful techniques.

Contents:

This mindful moment

How the swans came to the lake

The science of sitting

Less stressed

More focused

Compassionate

Socially responsible

The space to lead

McMindfulness

The future in microcosm.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"An Eamon Dolan book."

ISBN:

9780544705258

0544705254

OCLC:

946913466

Publisher Number:

99968016553