Episode 164

Bringing Mindfulness to Your Work with Leah Weiss

February 20, 2018

Bosses, today we’re focusing on bringing more mindfulness to your work. Leah Weiss, lecturer, researcher, and meditation expert at Stanford Business School, joins us today to talk about the importance of building relationships in the workspace and bringing mindfulness to what you do—beyond just sitting in meditative silence.

Episode Transcript
"The ability to focus our attention and turn it back to the task at hand is highly trainable."
- Leah Weiss

Discussed in this Episode

  • Drawing the line between professional and personal in work relationships
  • Practicing mindfulness and meditation
  • Working vs. getting stuff done
  • How can you work some mindfulness into your life that isn't just sitting in silent meditation
  • The effects of bringing mindfulness to your work
  • Redefining success in a wholehearted way

Resources Mentioned

Hosts + Guests

Emily Thompson
Emily Thompson

Host

Almanac Supply Co

Kathleen Shannon
Kathleen Shannon

Co-Host

Braid Creative