{"product_id":"9780062565075","title":"How We Work","description":"\u003cp\u003e“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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on years of research and a legendary Stanford course, this guide reveals proven strategies to reclaim your work life:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMindfulness at Work:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn to attend to difficult feelings like anxiety and anger without becoming subsumed by them, turning workplace pressure into a source of strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePurpose in the Workplace:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover how to find meaning and motivation in every task, connecting your daily efforts to your bigger-picture goals for a more satisfying career.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompassionate Leadership:\u003c\/b\u003e Go beyond the false dichotomy of \"work\" vs. \"personal\" to lead with your whole self, enhancing your interpersonal skills and building stronger, more effective teams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoft Skills Development:\u003c\/b\u003e Move from theory to practice with actionable exercises and techniques developed for the perennially-waitlisted Stanford Business School course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOvercoming Burnout:\u003c\/b\u003e Develop the resilience to handle setbacks, accept negative feedback, and grow from mistakes without the destructive inner critic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Leah Weiss PhD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47101811556501,"sku":"9780062565075","price":8.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780062565075.jpg?v=1776887886","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780062565075","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}