Mindful Leadership In The Open Source Era

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1 In Collaboration With: 6-7 December Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2018 Mindful Leadership In The Open Source Era

2 MINDFUL LEADERSHIP IN THE OPEN SOURCE ERA Consider this; the average attention span of a goldfish is around 9 seconds. Meanwhile, the average attention span of human beings has halved in the last decade, falling from 12 seconds to 8 seconds. Yes, in this fast-paced digital era, human beings have lower attention spans than goldfish! The emergence of social media may have made it easier for us to stay connected, but what form is this connection taking when we barely remain focused on one thing much less give proper time and care to those who matter, like our friends and family! Is it any wonder that, in a corporate context, the average life span of S&P 500 companies has also fallen significantly from 67 years to just 15 years? That means over 40% of current Fortune 500 companies may not exist in the next 20 years. While emerging technologies are making it easier for companies to do business in a borderless manner, it has also disrupted existing business models across all industries. Things are changing in a highly unpredictable fashion, and in a manner that is revolutionary, rather than evolutionary.

3 So, the question is, in this era of distraction and disruption : Are you still pursuing success using the same principles that made you successful before in a world that has changed dramatically in so many ways? Considering the rate of change and transformation, how can you still perform at full potential? Are you equipped to deal with this level of uncertainty without fear, stress or anxiety? The answer could lie in the ancient practice of Mindfulness. FROM LIVING IN TENSION, TO LEADING WITH INTENTION In recent years, the study, practice and proliferation of Mindfulness has gained momentum. Mindfulness can be defined, quite simply, as Attention with Intention. It means being able to: Pay attention to what s really happening in front of us Discern what s essential from what s a distraction created by the times Break out of established patterns of behaviour to deal better with disruption Live consciously instead of living compulsively Shift from being reactive to being responsive

4 There is enough evidence backed by science that through learning and practice of mindfulness, you can boost your focus, enhance your creativity and improve your resilience thus making you a better leader. It all begins with what we call the pause of free will. That is, attaining a level of self-awareness that allows you to stop what you re doing, take stock of what s important, and decide to focus on what matter most at the moment. And that means reinventing the way we approach every aspect of our lives from work and professional endeavours, to relationships, and of course, leadership. So are you ready to begin leading both your life, and others - with intention, instead of living in tension? THE MINDFULNESS JOURNEY: ALIGNING YOUR LIFE WITH WHO YOU ARE At The Iclif Leadership and Governance Centre, we have pioneered the concept of Leadership Energy; an inexhaustible, sustainable and transformative human power source that drives individuals to achieve extraordinary feats. In this programme, we will explore different sources of leadership energy, where mindfulness is just one method to access this invaluable resource. But Mindfulness isn t merely a skill one learns; it is an intimate journey of self-discovery to gain clarity about who you are, and then aligning this with what you re pursuing in your life.

5 Which is why, at its core, Mindfulness is about, not just being in the moment, but consciously unleashing the power of your free will. In short, embracing the practice of Mindfulness allows you to deal with circumstances that occur in your daily life with confidence, certainty and passion minus the stress. While anyone will be able to benefit from the all-encompassing positive effects of Mindfulness, in the context of our programme, it s particularly useful for those looking to: 1 Gain a deeper understanding of the theory and practice of mindfulness and how it relates to leading a fulfilling, purposeful and meaningful life. 2 Lead in an era characterised by distractions and disruption without undergoing unnecessary stress as a natural by-product of your success; or 3 Move beyond outdated models of leadership based on conventional competency models, case studies and psychometric tests to explore authentic leadership based on values and purpose.

6 A MIND FOR POSITIVE LEADERSHIP This programme is facilitated by one of our foremost thought leaders in progressive contemporary leadership, Lalit Gupta. Lalit has over 30 years of extensive business leadership experience and has led Strategy formulation, execution and change initiatives across countries in Asia Pacific and Japan. Lalit is also a mindfulness practitioner for over 8 years and believes that regular practice of mindfulness is imperative to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life and is more required today than ever before. Lalit s corporate leadership experience covers sales, marketing, finance and strategic planning, as well as driving large-scale business transformations. LALIT GUPTA Lalit is currently CMO at The Iclif Leadership and Governance Centre. He is also an Executive Coach and Faculty. He believes that Leadership Development must be relevant and focused on unleashing individual and organisation s full potential. Subba Vaidyanathan, is an experienced mindfulness practitioner and corporate leader, who recently left his executive leadership role after three decades in the corporate world to focus on developing and preparing leaders and organisations for a fast changing world. He has a deep personal practice of yoga and meditation spanning 20 years. His fifteen years of annual practice of silence & solitude has been the source of many of the programs that he runs today. SUBBA VAIDYANATHAN As a corporate leader, he has worked extensively in Asia and the Middle East and brings into the program his personal experience of integrating mindfulness practice into high pressured corporate life. He is the founder of Being, a mindfulness based program that empowers people to live their best lives and the co-founder of BeingSattvaa, a retreat centre in Ubud, Bali. Ready to take a mindful first step? Speak to our Client Strategists today.

7 PROGRAMME AGENDA Day 1 AM Leadership in 21 st Century Exploring Leadership Myths Discovering Sources of Personal Leadership Energy PM Mindful Leadership Part 1 Unravelling the Science & Practice of Mindfulness Power of intention Day 2 AM Mindful Leadership Part 2 Power of Deep Self Awareness Aligning your life with who you are PM Mindful Leadership Part 3 Power of pause Compulsive to concious living INAUGURAL PROGRAMME FEE MYR USD Participants from Malaysia to pay in MYR International participants to pay in USD FEE 1, , HRDF claimable (Malaysia) Dates/venues are subject to change REGISTRATION Please register online at mindful-leadership PAYMENT Payment should be made within 30 days from the invoice date or in advance of the programme date, whichever is sooner. Your place is secured once payment has been received. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Terms and conditions apply. Please visit For more information, please visit For group purchases or programme customisation request, please your inquiries to contact@iclif.org. Alternatively you may speak to any of Iclif s Client Strategists below: Adeline Jayasuria Cecilia Chan Charmaine Augustin Leona Wong Lily Wong General Line

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