Introduction: The Tradition of the Mindful Leader    1

PART ONE: INSPIRING THE BEST IN OURSELVES AND OTHERS
1. Opening Up to Workplace Realities   13
2. Overcoming Self-Deception: Four Parables   31
3. The Art of Sitting Still: Mindfulness Meditation   52

PART TWO: THE TEN TALENTS OF A MINDFUL LEADER
4. Simplicity    61
5. Poise    68
6. Respect    74
7. Courage    82
8. Confidence    91
9. Enthusiasm    97
10. Patience    106
11. Awareness    115
12. Skillfulness    126
13. Humility    137

PART THREE: BRINGING OUR FULL BEING TO WORK
14. Synchronizing    147
15. Engaging the Whole    152
16. Inspiring Health and Well-being in Organizations   158
17. Establishing Authenticity    175

PART FOUR: PRACTICES AND EXERCISES
18. Meditation    195
19. Contemplation    200
20. Contemplative Activity    217
21. Training the Mind    226

Notes   229
Resources   233
About the Author   239