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The Zen Priest with an MBA, Marc Lesser

Apr 24, 2019

Marc Lesser, a Zen priest and MBA, dives into integrating mindfulness into business. He shares his transformative journey, starting from a decade-long meditation retreat to leading innovative mindfulness programs at Google. The conversation highlights emotional intelligence's role in leadership, the necessity of simplicity in work, and embracing self-awareness. Lesser also discusses fostering connection in the workplace, particularly in light of the Me Too movement, and how mindful practices can revolutionize corporate culture.

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Journey of Mindfulness and Transformation

21min

Mindfulness in the Workplace

7min

Mindful Leadership Practices

4min

Mindfulness in the Workplace

8min

Loving the Work: A Journey of Self-Discovery

21min

Cultivating Connection and Self-Awareness in Work

15min

Navigating Workplace Dynamics in the Me Too Era

3min

Navigating Mindfulness: Voicemails and Insights

12min

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Engaging with Listeners and a Health Boost for Dogs

1min

At just 21 years old Marc Lesser took a year-long leave from his education to explore meditation. His one year leave would turn into 10 when he became the director of the first Zen monastery in the western world. He’s a Zen priest, an avid meditator and teacher, the author of several books and has been the CEO of several companies including his current company, which aims to integrate business practices with mindfulness - also the focal point of his new book Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader: Lessons from Google and a Zen Monastery Kitchen. The Plug Zone Website: https://www.marclesser.net/ ***VOICEMAILS*** Have a question for Dan? Leave us a voicemail: 646-883-8326

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