10% Happier with Dan Harris 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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Marc Lesser's Path to Meditation
- At 21, Marc Lesser took a year off from Rutgers, inspired by Maslow's "Psychology of Being".
- This led him to explore humanistic psychology, existentialism, Zen, and eventually, a Zen monastery.
Going Beyond Self
- Going beyond oneself involves caring about others and feeling connected to something larger.
- This creates a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, reducing self-centeredness.
Dan Harris's Retreat Experience
- Dan Harris describes his first meditation retreat, initially filled with hate and resentment.
- A breakthrough led to 36 hours of presence and a sense that "everything's okay."
