S4-Ep6: Creating Mindful Organizations

Guests: Subhanu Saxena & Michelle Harrison

How do we create organizations that promote mindfulness and joy during work. Subanhu talks about how to build mindfulness in organizations. Great leaders uniting people around a making positive impact on society - a deeper purpose. Great leadership starts with knowing yourself and is built through the power of introspection. This allows you to be more humble, authentic and vulnerable. Mindfulness practices allow you as a leader to be fully present and aware of the moment. Michelle talks about how she demonstrates authenticity as a leader, a CEO, and a mother. She gives a very honest account of changing business plans because of her personal commitment to her family. In an era where we talk about authenticity and balance, we often see organizations expect their leaders to continually prioritize work over family. There are certainly many times that work will need to be a priority and yet, Michelle talks about her personal decision to balance and what that looks like in her life.