How we work : live your purpose, reclaim your sanity, and embrace the daily grind / Leah Weiss, PhD.
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TextPublisher: New York, NY : Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2018]Copyright date: ©2018Edition: First editionDescription: 258 pages ; 24 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
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- 9780062565068
- 0062565060
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"I have long thought that what the Buddha taught can be seen as a highly developed science of mind which, if made more accessible to a lay audience, could benefit many people. I believe that Dr. Weiss's book, in combining such insights with science and good business practice, offers an effective mindfulness based program that many will find helpful." --His Holiness, the Dalai Lama
A practical guide to bringing our whole selves to our professional work, based on the author's overwhelmingly popular course at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
In today's workplace, the traditional boundaries between "work" and "personal" are neither realistic nor relevant. From millennials seeking employment in the sharing economy to Gen Xers telecommuting to Baby Boomers creating a meaningful second act, the line that separates who we are from the work we do is blurrier than ever.
The truth is, we don't show up for our jobs as a portion of ourselves--by necessity, we bring both our hearts and our minds to everything we do. In How We Work, mindfulness expert and creator of the perennially-waitlisted Stanford Business School course "Leading with Mindfulness and Compassion" Dr. Leah Weiss explains why this false dichotomy can be destructive to both our mental health and our professional success.
The bad news, says Weiss, is that nothing provides more opportunities for negative emotions--anxiety, anger, envy, fear, and paranoia, to name a few--than the dynamics of the workplace. But the good news is that these feelings matter. How we feel at and about work matters--to ourselves, to the quality of our work, and ultimately to the success of the organizations for which we work.
The path to productivity and success, says Weiss, is not to change jobs, to compartmentalize our feelings, or to create a false "professional" identity--but rather to listen to the wisdom our feelings offer. Using mindfulness techniques, we can learn how to attend to difficult feelings without becoming subsumed by them; we can develop an awareness of our bigger picture goals that orients us and allows us to see purpose in even the most menial tasks. In How We Work, Weiss offers a set of practical, evidence-based strategies for practicing mindfulness in the real world, showing readers not just how to survive another day, but how to use ancient wisdom traditions to sharpen their abilities, enhance their leadership and interpersonal skills, and improve their satisfaction.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-243) and index.
Part I. Having purpose at work : it's possible -- Healing the toxic workplace -- Full-catastrophe working -- On purpose (with a capital P) -- Part II. Bringing our whole "selves" to the office -- Cultivating compassion -- Dealing with ourselves -- The wisdom of emotions -- Part III. Failing and reflecting : the traits of successful people and organizations -- Fail better : how reflection helps us learn and grow -- How courage makes us more resilient -- Purposeful organizations.
"A practical guide to thriving at work, based on a popular course offered at the Standford Graduate School of Business"--Dust jacket flap.
"In today's workplace, the traditional boundaries between 'work' and 'personal' are neither realistic nor relevant. Office hours bleed into evenings and weekends; e-mails and calls can be fielded from home; and the stresses of life--young kids, aging parents, financial hardships--don't evaporate when we walk into the office on Monday morning. The truth is, we don't show up to work as a portion of ourselves--by necessity, we bring our whole selves to everything we do. In How We Work, mindfulness expert Dr. Leah Weiss, creator of the perennially wait-listed Stanford Graduate School of Business course Leading with Mindfulness and Compassion, explains why the false 'work-life' dichotomy may be destructive to both our mental health and our professional success. The bad news is that nothing provides more opportunities for uncomfortable emotions--anxiety, fear, anger, and paranoia, to name a few--than the workplace. The good news is that these feelings are not liabilities but assets. Our emotions at and about work matter--to us, to the quality of our work, and ultimately to the success of the organizations for which we work. The path to productivity and success, says Weiss, is not to change jobs, to compartmentalize feelings, or to create a false 'professional' veneer--but rather to pay attention to how we feel. Using mindfulness techniques, we can become aware of and attend to difficult emotions without becoming consumed by them, and identify the values and goals that allow us to find meaning in even the most menial tasks. In How We Work, Weiss offers evidence-based strategies for practicing mindfulness in the real world, showing us not only how to survive the daily grind but how to embrace it."--Jacket.