Mindfulness: Multiply Productivity Through Undivided Attention

Stimuli, distractions and interruptions are ubiquitous in the workplace today. On top of that, there is a growing pressure to do more with less. For executives suffering from increased stress, lower productivity often follows. One solution that a growing number of companies are embracing is "mindfulness" -- a technique to tune out the noise and focus deliberately on what is important. Based on research and coaching experiences related to designing and delivering programs for multinational corporations, the authors explain how mindfulness training strengthens a broad set of executive functions to boost productivity, improve decision-making and enhance well-being.