Author:
Marques Joan F.,Dhiman Satinder,Holt Svetlana,Wood Adam
Abstract
Purpose
Strengthening awareness about the importance of mindfulness practices in business education and performance toward greater societal appreciation and compassion.
Design/methodology/approach
General Review: A Synthesis of Literature and Practice
Findings
The need to include mindfulness practices is not merely a wave in today’s era, but a well-considered shift that has already proven its advantage to business entities and their leaders.
Practical implications
The examples shared in this article are aimed to ignite interest about ways we can move toward cultivating awareness in making business a practice that is not merely profitable, but also socially constructive.
Originality/value
Four mindfulness enhancing practices are shared for possible implementation
Subject
Library and Information Sciences,Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management,General Medicine
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