(Ebook) Mindful work: how meditation is changing business from the inside out by Gelles, David ISBN 9780544226326, 9780544227224, 9780544705258, 0544226321, 0544227220, 0544705254

(Ebook) Mindful work: how meditation is changing business from the inside out by Gelles, David ISBN 9780544226326, 9780544227224, 9780544705258, 0544226321, 0544227220, 0544705254

A New York Times reporter reveals what business leaders around the country are already discovering: Meditation may be the key to fostering a happier, more productive workplace. For the past few years, mindfulness has begun to transform the American workplace. Many of our largest companies, 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. As a business reporter for the New York Times who has also practiced meditation for two decades, David Gelles is uniquely qualified to chart the growing nexus between these two realms. As he proves, mindfulness lowers stress, increases mental focus, and alleviates depression among workers. He also offers real-world examples of how mindfulness has benefited companies that have...