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2018 APEX Leadership SYMPOSIUM
The Science of Mindful LeadershipRich Fernandez, Ph.D.CEOSearch Inside Yourself Leadership Institute
VolatileUncertainComplexAmbiguous
“Autopilot”Result =
Mindfulness
Autopilot
Aware
Mechanism: NeuroplasticityNeuroplasticity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAIQeTeMJ-I
attention decision making
positive emotions
learningmemoryemotional balance
perspective taking
stress response
compassionempathy
Science-based mental skills …developed and tested within Google
SearchInsideYourself
EmotionalIntelligence
Neuroscience
Mindfulness
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Outcomes:10 years
15+ countriesOver 50,000 participants
26%
“I experience tension in my body due to stress.”
“I feel emotionally drained as a result of doing my work.”
Participants reported reduced levels of stress after SIY.
Stress
14%
Updated Aug2017
Post-Program
Pre-Program
Post-Program
Pre-Program
53%
35%
“Most days I make time to prioritize what’s most important.”
“I am able to notice when my attention has been pulled away and return it to the present moment.”
Participants reported a greater ability to focus and optimize their mental state.
Focus
Post-Program
Pre-Program
Post-Program
Pre-Program
49%59%
71%
39%
Updated Aug2017
“When faced with a difficult situation, I focus on potential opportunities.”
“I feel that I can bounce back quickly after an emotionally challenging situation.”
Participants reported greater resilience and mental readiness to meet daily challenges.
Pre-Program
Post-Program
Pre-Program
Post-Program
52%
68%60%
34%
Performance
Updated Aug2017
“When in conflict with someone, I take time to fully understand what is driving their perspective.”
“I am able to pause before reacting.”
Participants reported increased ability to maintain calm and poise in challenging situations.
Pre-Program
Post-Program
60%67%
44%41%
Leadership
Updated Aug2017
Pre-Program
Post-Program
1. Focused Attention
2. Open Monitoring
Mindfulness Circuit Training
Let’s Try
So what?
HyperconnectivityGlobalizationDistractionTime ScarcityVelocityStress
Prefrontal Cortex
Amygdala
“Hijack”
Response Flexibility
Stimulus — Response
Pause
Respond vs.
React
How?
Pause, Reflect, Respond (vs. React)
Benefits?
Empathy
Compassion
The Trust Equation
CREDIBILITY + RELIABILITY + CONNECTION
SELF - ORIENTATIONTRUST =
Trust.What’s the Equation?
#1 Attribute of the Best Teams @ Google?
Psychological Safety
Autopilot
Aware
Connected
• We need leadership skills for a VUCA world
• Mindfulness is the movement from Autopilot Aware
• Mindfulness, empathy, compassion move you from Autopilot Aware Connected
• Trust. Psychological safety. Effective Leadership.
Summary
Thank you!