Mindfulness @ Work: A Leading with Emotional Intelligence Conversation with Jon Kabat-Zinn

by Daniel Goleman, Jon Kabat-Zinn

Two top thinkers discuss emotional intelligence in business in this original audio program created by New York Times bestselling author Daniel Goleman

Genres: Nonfiction, Business, Meditation

Audio CD

First published February 6, 2007

About the author

Author of Emotional Intelligence and psychologist Daniel Goleman has transformed the way the world educates children, relates to family and friends, and conducts business. The Wall Street Journal ranked him one of the 10 most influential business thinkers.

Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence was on The New York Times best sellers list for a year-and-a-half. Named one of the 25 "Most Influential Business Management Books" by TIME, it has been translated into 40 languages. The Harvard Business Review called emotional intelligence (EI) “a revolutionary, paradigm-shattering idea.”

Goleman’s new book, Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence, argues that attention — a fundamental mental ability for success — has come under siege. Leadership that gets results demands a triple focus: on our inner world so we can manage ourselves; on others, for our relationships; and on the outer forces that shape our organizations and society itself.

His more recent books include The Brain and Emotional Intelligence, and Leadership: The Power of Emotional Intelligence - Selected Writings.

Reviews

[Jen Marin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to this audiobook with great interest. I feel that the practice of mindfulness has great healing implications in the modern world, and am intrigued by the idea of this practice being used in the business world. Our world is so out of balance these days, and the corporations have such a huge impact on our global reality. This book discusses how those who have all the material trappings of success in our culture often are still feeling that something important is missing from their lives. The practice of mindfulness gives them that important piece; showing up is really the most important work we can do in our lives. Taking the time to sit in silence can teach all of us how powerful the practice of presencing can be. When CEOs learn this, it can become a new way of organizing a business that can have a positive effect on all those lives touched by that business. Learning to presence ourselves teaches us that the most important things in life are not things at all, but relationships.

I recommend this book to anyone who works with other people, and wants to learn how to find more flow in their experience of work.

[Davina · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick little thing, a trifle. Nothing earth shattering, but generated a lot of thinking on my part, which is sort of the opposite of mindfulness in some ways. Looking at application, and part of this is further clarifying who I am and what's important to me. Worth the hour.

[Meg · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boy. If you're not familiar with the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, I certainly wouldn't recommend this "conversation" (definitely more of a "talk" than an audiobook) as a starting point. Without any grounding in his theories or vernacular, I found myself struggling to pull meaning from this piece. Mostly over my head, with a few moments that spoke to me. It's ok, but it's short, and there's not enough context... I would recommend adding several tracks to the beginning to ground everything that follows.

[Rick Yvanovich · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a conversation about Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence. As such its story line I feel is much weaker than had it been a pure book. Its only an hour long audio book so and easy listen.

[J Crossley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book provides ways to incorporate mindfulness into the daily work day. Often we feel overwhelmed by stress. By learning mindfulness, we can reduce the stress and feel better when we leave for the day.

[Nancy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I only made it about 20 minutes into the 60 minute CD. Pretty unimpressive, IMHO.