{"product_id":"the-mindfulness-edge-isbn-9781119183181","title":"The Mindfulness Edge","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe one habit that can improve almost every leadership skill\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere is a simple practice that can improve nearly every component of leadership excellence and it doesn't require adding anything to your busy schedule. In \u003ci\u003eThe Mindfulness Edge\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll discover how a subtle inner shift, called mindfulness, can transform things that you already do every day into opportunities to become a better leader. Author Matt Tenney has trained leaders around the world in the practice of mindfulness. In this book, he partners with neuroscientist Tim Gard, PhD, to offer step-by-step, practical guidance for quickly and seamlessly integrating mindfulness training into your daily life—rewiring your brain in ways that improve both the ‘hard' and ‘soft' skills of leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this book, you'll learn how mindfulness training helps you:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuickly improve business acumen and your impact on the bottom line\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome more innovative and attract\/retain innovative team members\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop the emotional intelligence essential for creating and sustaining a winning culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRealize the extraordinary leadership presence that inspires greatness in others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors make a compelling case for why mindfulness training may be the 'ultimate success habit.' In addition to helping you improve the most essential elements of highly effective leadership, mindfulness training can help you discover unconditional happiness and realize incredible meaning—professionally and personally.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface A Note On Best Enjoying This Book xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction xix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEverything Begins in the Mind xx\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Can Rewire Your Brain for Leadership and Personal Excellence xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’ll Find in This Book xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 How Mindfulness Training Rewires the Brain for Leadership Excellence 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 The Shift That Changes Everything 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginner’s Mind 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Attitude of a Beginner Is Essential 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Shift That Changes Everything 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Our Default 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Making an Immediate and Direct Impact on the Bottom Line 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow We Unconsciously Affect Gross Margins and Expenses 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncovering Our Cognitive Biases 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Illusion of Control Bias 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Status Quo Bias 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Logic Bias 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Reaction Time Bias 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMindful Self-Awareness and Better Decisions 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMental Agility 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreedom from Autopilot Mode 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Persistent Beginner’s Mind 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing What’s Uncomfortable 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Impact and Great Potential 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Organizational Climate Change 44\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of a Positive Emotional Climate 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Leader Drives the Emotions of the Team 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Emotionally Intelligent Leader 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA More Emotionally Intelligent Brain 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Training Regimen for Emotional Intelligence 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Human Approach 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Fueling the Fire of Innovation 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Archetype of an Innovator 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResilience in the Face of Opposition 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpathy 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpathetic Design 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Developing Extraordinary Leadership Presence 70\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Cool under Pressure 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFearlessness 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Most Important Aspect of Leadership Presence 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Why Mindfulness Is the Ultimate Success Habit 82\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo Life-Changing Discoveries 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Serving Others 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnconditional Happiness 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Study of Happiness 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHappiness Is Good for Business 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHappiness Is Predetermined, Kind of (But You Can Change That) 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ultimate Success Habit 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Developing the Ultimate Success Habit 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 The Perfection of the Present Moment 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning to Practice in Daily Life 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Brain Is a Habitual Machine 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe First Step to Unconditional Happiness 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Win-Win-Win Paradigm Shift 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 The Power of Sitting Still 112\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeamlessly Integrating the Training into Daily Life 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Beginner’s Guide to Sitting Still in Mindfulness 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Intermediate-Level Guide to Sitting Still in Mindfulness 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpilling over into Activity 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 From 4 Hours to 4 Minutes: Mastering Emotions for Optimal Performance 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReturning to Cool: From 4 Hours to 4 Minutes 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMindfulness of Emotions: SCIL 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Ride on the River of Emotions 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 The Wisdom of True Excellence 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThings Aren’t as They Seem 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Incredible Discovery 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re Not What You Think 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWisdom versus Knowledge 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Interplay between Stable Awareness and Wisdom 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Extraordinary Leadership Presence and the Final Piece of the Puzzle of Unconditional Happiness 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePain Is Inevitable; Suffering Is Optional 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Taste of Liberation 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore Fully Enjoying What’s Pleasant 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat Darn Wisdom Again 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Root Cause of Suffering 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Advanced-Level Training 166\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Best Movie Ever 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrutal, Compassionate Honesty 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigation of Phenomena 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFearlessness 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Change 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing Opportunities No One Else Sees 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust Listening 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Doing Nothing 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 The Foundations of Wisdom: Physical Training for Character 178\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Foundations of Wisdom 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoundation of Wisdom 1—Integrity 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoundation of Wisdom 2—Skillful Communication 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeak in Ways That Are Helpful 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefrain from Offering Opinions Unless Asked to Do So or It Is Absolutely Necessary 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Mindful while Using Electronic Devices 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConflict Management 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Empathy 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoundation of Wisdom 3—Wise Consumption 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoundation of Wisdom 4—Generosity 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoundation of Wisdom 5—Kindness 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespect the Belongings of Others 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Kind to All Conscious Beings 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises in Kindness 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Personal Core Values 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Discovering Incredible Meaning at Work and in Your Time away from Work 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Purposeful Paradigm Shift 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving the World on Your Way to the Bathroom 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfterword 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix Introduction to Neuroscience 210\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow We Study the Brain 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Can We See in the Brain? 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and Resources 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout The Authors 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 255\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"... this is a great read for any busy professional.\" (\u003cem\u003eAmbition,\u003c\/em\u003e June 2016)  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMATT TENNEY\u003c\/b\u003e works to develop highly effective leaders who achieve extraordinary, long-term business outcomes—and live more fulfilling lives—as a result of realizing high levels of self-mastery and more effectively serving and inspiring greatness in the people around them. He is an international keynote speaker, a corporate trainer, and the author of \u003ci\u003eServe to Be Great: Leadership Lessons from a Prison, a Monastery, and a Boardroom\u003c\/i\u003e. He has been teaching mindfulness since 2002. Matt’s clients include Wells Fargo, Marriott, Keller Williams, The Four Seasons, and many other companies, associations, and universities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTIM GARD, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a neuroscientist, keynote speaker, and mindfulness trainer. His research focuses on the neural and psychological mechanisms of mindfulness in a variety of contexts. Tim is affiliated with the Lazar lab for neuroscience of mindfulness research at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine that you could transform your “downtime” into some of the most productive moments of your day, allowing you to rewire your brain in ways that help you make better business decisions, improve your people skills, and become more innovative, while also realizing greater happiness. Cutting edge research in neuroscience suggests \u003ci\u003eyou can\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Mindfulness Edge\u003c\/i\u003e, you’ll discover how a subtle inner shift, called mindfulness, can transform things that you already do every day into opportunities to become a better leader. This book brings together training programs presented to Fortune 500 companies, universities, and other organizations around the world to present a complete, self-guided process that enables you to systematically train to improve self-awareness and mental agility. Step-by-step guidance for applying mindfulness to break free from conditioned ways of behaving and making decisions gives you the keys to both better business acumen and emotional and social intelligence, which allows you to create and sustain high-performance team cultures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book’s brilliant authorial team brings together practical guidance for quickly and seamlessly integrating mindfulness training into your daily life and easy-to-understand insight into the neuroscience behind it. Every chapter includes review questions to reinforce covered material and accelerateprogress toward mastering the most important element of professional and personal success: your mind. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis inspiring guide jumpstarts your ability to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuickly improve your financial performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop extraordinary leadership presence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRealize happiness during even the most simple, mundane moments of your day \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you’re brushing your teeth, waiting for the train, or walking to the office, \u003ci\u003eThe Mindfulness Edge\u003c\/i\u003e will help you take advantage of each moment to gain a significant competitive edge and to more fully enjoy your life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990288941285,"sku":"NP9781119183181","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119183181.jpg?v=1761787216","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-mindfulness-edge-isbn-9781119183181","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}