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Mindful Work by David Gelles
"Intriguing, timely, and enjoyable . . . A fascinating account of the increasing adoption of these ancient disciplines by Western businesses." -- Financial Times"[An] adroit exploration. [Gelles] 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
Business leaders around the country are discovering that meditation may be the key to fostering a happier, more productive workplace.
Many American companies, including some of our largest -- 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. Mindfulness lowers stress, increases mental focus, and alleviates depression among workers. It has also benefited companies that have adopted it -- from the millions of dollars Aetna has saved in health-care costs to the ways Patagonia has combined leadership in its market with a pervasively mindful outlook. Mindful Work offers an eye-opening tour through this new landscape, and goes beyond other books on the subject by providing evidence for the practical benefits of mindfulness and showing readers how to become more mindful themselves.
"Brimming with insights and backed up with solid research, Mindful Work takes us to the front lines of a revolution that is transforming the business world." -- Arianna Huffington
Gelles, David: - David Gelles is a business reporter for the New York Times and its business blog, DealBook. Previously he was a correspondent for the Financial Times, and his work has appeared in Forbes, the Los Angeles Times, and other publications. He's also practiced meditation regularly for over a decade, ever since studying the technique while living in India. He lives in New York with his wife and daughter.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780544705258 |
| ISBN 10 | 0544705254 |
| Title | Mindful Work |
| Author | David Gelles |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperOne |
| Year published | 2016-03-22 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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