Mindfulness Based Leadership, the Next Leadership Paradigm

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1 Mindfulness Based Leadership, the Next Leadership Paradigm Presented By: Tom Clark, President, Executive Coach (Mindfulness based Leadership), Psychologist, Teacher & Guide in Mindfulness Meditation, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Company: AWAKENYOURPOTENTIAL (the Bradford Clark Group)

2 It is time for change! It is time for balance! Since the introduction, adoption and execution of the shareholder value paradigm to now I have witnessed first-hand through my work in consulting and coaching and observed like you through the international media the gross increase in greed and corruption and in parallel the erosion of corporate board and leadership social consciousness and long term value & suffering not just to shareholders but all stakeholders.

3 133 MAJOR Corporate scandals documented SINCE 2000 are greater than at any time in history!!! Major Accounting Scandals 64 Felony Convictions- 14 Securities fraud- 13 Subprime Mortgage /Mortgage Fraud- 26 Investment scams- 9 Spying & Espionage- 7

4 It is time for change! It is time for balance! There is no question in my mind that the advantages of incorporating mindfulness into leadership/executive capabilities will have a profoundly positive impact on: professional and personal lives of leaders/executives; positive cascading impact on the organizations they are responsible; as well as the families and communities they impact.

5 I have been able to study, personally apply, coach, and observe the impact of mindfulness in depth over the last 12 years My personal study of mindfulness in Northern Thailand and Nepal between ; The impact of mindfulness on individual behavior; New neurological research on the impact of meditation on the brain; Research identified benefits of mindfulness to individuals and leaders;

6 The study and observed results through application took leadership issues to a deeper level that engaged and enabled me to gain a deeper understanding of potential for leaders. Gaining awareness of oneself Mindfulness Reshaping our brain Mindfulness may be most effective way to gain selfawareness and to develop self-compassion Mindfulness is like space, it is always there The mind can be re-wired and modeled for leadership

7 In the early 90 s I adopted a set of 3 Leadership Qualities which were developed by a executives from Shell Oil & Psychology PhD s from Oxford University that I have used since then in Executive Coaching & Leadership Development Intellect: the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will; the capacity for knowledge; the capacity for rational or intelligent thought Strategic Thinking Decision Making and Judgment Contextual Thinking (Clear Comprehension) Creative Assimilation

8 In the early 90 s I adopted a set of 3 Leadership Qualities which were developed by a executives from Shell Oil & Psychology PhD s from Oxford University that I have used since then in Executive Coaching & Leadership Development Temperament: characteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response Emotional intelligence Dealing with difficult and contentious issues Mental Toughness; persistence; Resilience

9 In the early 90 s I adopted a set of 3 Leadership Qualities which were developed by a executives from Shell Oil & Psychology PhD s from Oxford University that I have used since then in Executive Coaching & Leadership Development Transfer: an act, process, or instance of transferring; conveyance; the redirection of feelings and desires as encapsulated in Vision, Values, Principles, Purpose, Mission, Goals and Strategic Initiatives Directional Clarity People Enablement Change Orchestration

10 Research, case studies, neurological studies have established scientific evidence based definition of the what mindfulness Mindfulness frees the practitioner from looking to the perpetually changing circumstances of the external world as the source of his or her happiness. (Davidson, 2002) I like Jon Kabat-Zinn s definition of mindfulness, Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.

11 Research, case studies, neurological studies have established scientific evidence based Mindfulness develops 8-Key Attitudes Non-Judging Patience Acknowledgement & Acceptance Equanimity Beginners-Mind Letting Go Trust Non-Striving

12 Research, case studies, neurological studies have established scientific evidence based Mindfulness has positive effect on physical health Improves acceptance, coping strategies, well-being & chronic pain Improves skin clearing in psoriasis & symptom relief in IBS Reduces stress, anxiety & depression & improved symptoms in heart disease Improved glycaemic control in diabetes Improves well-being, symptom control in patients with fibromyalgia Improves immune function in healthy & HIV patients Reduces blood pressure (normotensiv e, cancer) Reduced levels of cortisol & stress Copyright 2012 Dr Shanida Nataraja, Author of The Blissful Brain: Neuroscience and Proof of the Power of Mindfulness

13 Research, case studies, neurological studies have established scientific evidence based Mindfulness has positive effect on mental health Reduces anxiety Reduced risk of relapse or recurrence in depression Improved anxiety & depression in bipolar disorder Improves sleep time & efficiency in chronic insomnia Weight loss in women with binge eating disorders &/or obesity Improved decision making & abstinence in substance abuse Improves well-being, QoL & coping strategies in cancer patients Reduced anxiety & stress in schizophrenia Copyright 2012 Dr Shanida Nataraja, Author of The Blissful Brain: Neuroscience and Proof of the Power of Mindfulness

14 Research, case studies, neurological studies have established scientific evidence based Mindfulness has multitude of effects on cognitive function Promotes emotional stability Enhances curiosity and receptiveness Promotes insightful problem-solving Mindfulness Cultivates positive attitude to perceived stress Facilitates sustained attention Cultivates observing attitude Reduces negative emotions & worrying Increases openness & extroversion Enhances emotional intelligence Decreases tendency to selfreference Copyright 2012 Dr Shanida Nataraja, Author of The Blissful Brain: Neuroscience and Proof of the Power of Mindfulness

15 Mindfulness Both Develops and Enhances Leadership Intellect Quality which results in direct benefits to key stakeholders Mindfulness & Leadership Intellect Quality Mindfulness Promotes insightful problem solving Creative Solutions are able to emerge spontaneously Enhances curiosity & receptiveness Cultivates observing attitude Deepen insight and intuitive wisdom Develops Clarity through Investigation Facilitates sustained attention Develops a beginners-mind Develops the capabilities of clarity, focus, concentration Develops non-judging, patience, equanimity, beginners-mind, non-striving, letting-go, acknowledgement & acceptance, and trust attitudes Intellect Capabilities Strategic Thinking Decision Making and Judgment Contextual Thinking (Clear Comprehension) Creative Assimilation Stakeholder Value Strategic thinking Awareness of external & internal needs & changes Fast & Flexible Response to change More accurate & balanced decision making & judgment Sustainable growth and returns Innovation Customer satisfaction More effective relationship management Ethical behavior

16 Mindfulness Both Develops and Enhances Leadership Temperament Quality which results in direct benefits to key stakeholders Mindfulness & Leadership Temperament Quality Mindfulness Enhances emotional intelligence Decreases tendency to self-reliance Cultivates positive attitude to perceived stress Promotes emotional stability Cultivates observing attitude Develops the capabilities of clarity, focus, concentration Promotes insightful problem solving Reduces negative emotions & worrying Increases openness & extroversion Enhances curiosity & receptiveness Respond to difficulties in a less reactive, more conscious & accepting manner Reduces levels of stress Develops non-judging, patience, equanimity, beginnersmind, non-striving, letting-go, acknowledgement & acceptance, and trust attitudes Temperament Capabilities Emotional Intelligence Dealing with difficult and contentious issues Mental Toughness & Resilience Stakeholder Value Clarity of purpose Strategy Execution Development of people Openness to change Speed, Flexibility & Responsiveness Relationship Management Health, safety and wellbeing

17 Mindfulness Both Develops and Enhances Leadership Transfer Quality which results in direct benefits to key stakeholders Mindfulness & Leadership Transfer Quality Mindfulness Impact Facilitates sustained attention Creative Solutions are able to emerge spontaneously Recognize thinking patterns that may be creating problems Cultivates positive attitude to perceived stress Enhances emotional intelligence Inquiring openness, reaching out to the future that is emerging Reduces negative emotions and reactiveness Less reactive, more conscious and accepting response to difficulties Cultivates observing attitude Enhances curiosity and receptiveness Develops non-judging, patience, equanimity, beginners-mind, non-striving, letting-go, acknowledgement & acceptance, and trust attitudes Trust Transfer Capabilities Directional Clarity People Enablement Change Orchestration Stakeholder Benefits Clarity of purpose Culture aligned to strategy Strategy Execution Speed; Flexibility; & Responsiveness Relationship management Organization & people development Continuous improvement Health, safety & wellbeing

18 Mindfulness Based Leadership Mindfulness Unlocking potential Conative development Physical Health Mental Health Leadership Qualities Intellect Temperament Transfer Customer Satisfaction Shareholder Satisfaction Stakeholder Satisfaction

19 What questions do you have Thank you for your attention If I don t know the answer I will get it and send it to you

20 Tom Clark Currently: President of The Bradford Clark Group which was formed in Developed primary methodologies used in 30+ consulting and coaching engagements- The Art of Growth; The Growth Framework; Program Portfolio, Project & Change Management Executive Coaching: 5,000+ hours in face-to-face Executive Coaching with CEO s, their teams and organizations and private individuals in the US, Australia, SE Asia and China Executive Leadership Positions: CEO (2), Group Executive (1), VP (1) and Director (2) positions with international companies. Consulting: Vice President Manufacturing Sector for Australia and South East Asia with AT Kearney; Principal Consultant Just-in-Time and Operations Improvement with Ernst & Young Interim Executive Management: 6 assignments of 9-18 months requiring major change in business strategy, management, culture and core processes, business systems academic credentials : BSc Biology & Math (Morehead State University); : MBA (Morehead State University); : MA Behavioral Psychology (University of Michigan-Dearborn); : Harvard Executive Management Program (Harvard Business School); : MA Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) (Monash University, Melbourne Australia) Mindfulness study & training: 2003: International Buddhist Meditation Center, Wat Mahadhatu, Bangkok; 2004: The Middle Way Meditation Retreat in Chiang Mai; 2004: Nepal Vipassana Center; 2005: Nepal Vipassana Center; 2006: Northern Insight Meditation Center, Chiang Mai THAILAND; 2007: Open Ground Training & Consulting, Openground Training & Consulting, Melbourne Australia: 9-week Professional practicum training in MBSR