Mindful Leadership Defined and Explained

Beverage, Stephanie; DeLong, Kathleen; Herold, Irene M. H.; Neufeld, Kenley

doi:10.1108/s0065-283020140000038000

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“…Mindfulness and the application of mindful practices can have a great impact on leadership. Being fully aware and taking the time to be present and aware in a routine job can make a significant difference both for employees and the organization (Beverage, DeLong, Herold, & Neufeld, 2014).…”

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“…Mindful leadership is defined by experts as attention which is given for the moment and now without judgment and paying attention to characteristics and also helps to maintain the condition of the mind to be optimal, develop intelligence in the process of influencing others in achieving goals by nurturing a healthy condition and becoming a beacon of kindness, responsive and clear, flexibility in thoughts and actions, ending the autopilot behavior and habits and also doing the best in certain conditions, even the most difficult ones (Adams, 2016;Bunting, 2016;Chatterji & Zsolnai, 2016;Dickmann & Stanford-Blair, 2009). Mindful leadership is also defined as the relationship between the mind and leadership and also focusing on the moment and realizing it (Beverage, DeLong, Herold, & Neufeld, 2014).…”

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Mindful Leadership: The Ability of the Leader to Develop Compassion and Attention without Judgment - A Case Study of the Leader of Buddhist Higher Education Institute

Burmansah¹,

Rugaiyah²,

Mukhtar³

et al. 2020

EUROPEAN J ED RES

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The objective of this research is to describe the practice of mindful leadership at the IABS-Plum Village Buddhist Monastery Upper Hamlet, France, looking at the abbot's pattern and role in developing and managing the Institute of Advanced Buddhist Studies and the monastery. This research uses the approach of qualitative research with the method of a single case study. The research data collection uses the techniques of observation, interview, and documentation study. The research procedure used in this research consists of several research steps utilizing the case study method of Robert K. Yin: research planning, research design, research preparation, research data collection, research data analysis, and doing the research report. The research analysis is done by pattern matching. The data validity testing through data source triangulation and technique triangulation. The result of this research shows that mindful leadership can develop the ability to develop compassion and attention without judgment. The study shows that a leader has compassion towards global issues and can accept with openness. A leader who practices mindfulness for a long time can direct towards openness of one's self to others. The leader can lead with compassion and care and also understand hi members well. The ability to develop this compassion shows the ability to listen without judgment, not blame, and not discriminate.

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Mindful Leadership: The Ability of the Leader to Develop Compassion and Attention without Judgment - A Case Study of the Leader of Buddhist Higher Education Institute

Burmansah¹,

Rugaiyah²,

Mukhtar³

et al. 2020

EUROPEAN J ED RES

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“…Mindful leadership is about the flexibility of thought and action. It is also about to end the autopilot behavior and habits and being the best that can be done at any given moment between mind and leadership and focus on the moment and realize it (Adams, 2017b;Beverage et al, 2014). Mindful leadership is based on a strong foundation of resilience.…”

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“…Furthermore, mental training can change the lives of individuals in many ways and make individuals more effective (Chatterji & Zsolnai, 2016). This mindfulness practice can develop clarity and enable leaders to process changes more effectively (Beverage, DeLong, Herold, & Neufeld, 2014). In addition, routine mindfulness practices can support large improvements in achieving goals and decision making.…”

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A Case Study of Mindful Leadership in an Ability to Develop Focus, Clarity, and Creativity of the Leader of Buddhist Higher Education Institute

Burmansah

Rugaiyah

Mukhtar

2019

IJHE

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This research is a single case study using a qualitative approach that produces descriptive data consisting of written or oral words resulted from interviews and observation. The research was carried out at Buddhist Higher Education Institute, the Institute of Advanced Buddhist Studies – Plum Village Buddhist Monastery Upper Hamlet of France. The research procedures used in this case study consist of six steps of case study research by Robert K. Yin. The research data collection was obtained by purposive sampling and snowball sampling. Data analysis techniques are used through pattern matching, explanation making, and analyzing data time series. This research found that mindful leadership can develop concentration and be more focused and have clarity. Clarity within the leader can bring up conditions of calm and peace that give a significant effect on how to respond to an existing condition. By being calm, then the leader has clarity and creativity. This situation helps the leader to recognize what is happening and helps further to decide what to do. This decision helps leadership in responding to the situation. Mindful leadership focuses on actions and internal circumstances, not on intellectual quality. The development of the leaders’ internal state is related to the behavior and emotional state of each of them. Leadership that provides democratic qualities in the delivery of opinions and decision-making processes both personally and collectively strengthen the effectiveness of his leadership, and develop essential behaviors related to emotional and social intelligence.

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“…Mindful leaders have higher empathy and awareness, and they can motivate followers and colleagues more effectively in achieving their goals and vision as an institution. This mindful practice can develop clarity and enable leaders to process change more effectively (Beverage, DeLong, Herold, & Neufeld, 2014).…”

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Mindful Leadership: The Ability of Leader to Establish Connection to Others, Community, and Deal with Changes Skillfully-A Case Study of Buddhist Higher Education Institute Leader

Burmansah

Rugaiyah

Mukhtar

2019

International E-Journal of Educational Studies

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This research is a single case study using a qualitative approach that produces descriptive data consisting of written or oral words resulted from interviews and observation. The research was carried out at the Institute of Advanced Buddhist Studies-Plum Village Buddhist Monastery Upper Hamlet of France. The research procedures used in this case study consist of six steps of case study research by Robert K. Yin namely: plan, design, prepare-share, collect-design, analyze-collect or collect analyze, and share. The research data collection was obtained by purposive sampling and snowball sampling involving researchers and informants such as the leader (Abbot) of IABS-Upper Hamlet, policymakers, and policy actors. Data analysis techniques are used through pattern matching, explanation making, and analyzing data time series. This research found that through mindful leadership the leader has the ability to deal with other parties, communities, and directing change skillfully. Leadership that focuses on the connections formed between leaders and followers, it is seen in various aspects which show that the relationship formed between the leader and members of the community is so close and directed. Mindful leadership which is based on the approach to build a community or also often known as the community life approach in every action of his leadership.

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Mindful Leadership Defined and Explained

Cited by 12 publications

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Mindful Leadership: The Ability of the Leader to Develop Compassion and Attention without Judgment - A Case Study of the Leader of Buddhist Higher Education Institute

Mindful Leadership: The Ability of the Leader to Develop Compassion and Attention without Judgment - A Case Study of the Leader of Buddhist Higher Education Institute

A Case Study of Mindful Leadership in an Ability to Develop Focus, Clarity, and Creativity of the Leader of Buddhist Higher Education Institute

Mindful Leadership: The Ability of Leader to Establish Connection to Others, Community, and Deal with Changes Skillfully-A Case Study of Buddhist Higher Education Institute Leader

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