Why CEOs Need to Embrace Mindfulness

The job of CEO is unique from several perspectives: No one else needs to hear the truth more, and gets it less from employees; no one else is the focus of criticism when things go wrong; no one else is the final decision maker on difficult and often lose-lose decisions. “It’s lonely at the top” appears to be more true than ever, and that has serious implications for the performance and well-being of CEOs. Mindfulness practices can be a powerful strategy to address this growing problem.