Leading with Clarity and Calm In Uncertain Times

A 3-Friday Mindful Leadership Intensive

Navigate economic turbulence. Build resilience. Lead with purpose.

NEXT PROGRAM STARTS
March 5, 2025
Three consecutive Fridays
90 minutes per session
Virtual Format
Limited Seats
Only 30 executives per cohort
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Marc Lesser

Your Guide: Marc Lesser

Executive coach, speaker, and Zen teacher with more than 25 years of experience helping leaders reach their full potential.
Co-founder & former CEO
Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute
Developer
Google’s mindfulness-based emotional intelligence training
Author
Five books including “Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader”
Former Director
Tassajara, the first Zen monastery in the western world

Why This Program Matters Now

In today’s volatile business landscape, traditional leadership approaches fall short. Economic shifts, political changes, and market uncertainties demand a different kind of leadership.

Clarity in Decision-Making

Learn concrete techniques to maintain clarity when facing difficult choices in uncertain times.

Team Resilience

Develop tools to build emotional resilience for yourself and your entire organization.

Purpose-Driven Action

Lead with purpose even when the path forward seems unclear, staying true to core values.

Program Structure

Session 1: Navigating Uncertainty with Mindful Decision-Making

Friday: Embracing Calm and Clarity Amidst Change

Key Focus:

How mindfulness enhances decision-making and well being during turbulent times.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Gain the clarity to make better, more confident decisions despite external uncertainty.
  • Learn to cultivate a calm and grounded presence in high-pressure moments.
  • Tools for mindful risk assessment and evaluating the long-term impact of economic disruptions.
  • Immediate application: Mindful listening and decision-making in leadership meetings.

Practical Application: 10-minute mindfulness practice

Takeaway: Personal decision-making framework

Session 2: Emotional Intelligence for Leadership in Crisis

Friday: Resilience and Empathy in Unpredictable Times

Key Focus:

Strengthening emotional intelligence to lead with resilience and empathy.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Develop emotional awareness to manage stress and avoid reactive leadership.
  • Enhance empathy to support teams and stakeholders during economic shifts.
  • Learn how to lead with compassion and clarity, keeping your organization’s morale intact.
  • Practical tips for building team resilience and creating an emotionally intelligent work environment.

Practical Application: Emotional self-regulation techniques

Takeaway: Emotional intelligence leadership toolkit

Session 3: Strategic Leadership and Purpose-Driven Action

Friday: Leading with Vision in Times of Turmoil

Key Focus:

Reconnecting to core values and leading with purpose during uncertain times.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Realign your leadership to a clear vision and purpose, even when external conditions are volatile.
  • Learn to communicate your leadership decisions with confidence and transparency.
  • Create a strategic plan that accounts for external disruptions while staying true to organizational values.
  • Leverage mindfulness to reduce decision fatigue and maintain clarity over the long term.

Practical Application: Leadership purpose exercises

Who Is This Program For

Executive Leaders

C-suite executives and senior leaders navigating organizational change during economic uncertainty who need to maintain clarity in decision-making while supporting their teams.

Department Heads

Leaders responsible for guiding teams through market fluctuations and organizational change who seek tools to build resilience and maintain team morale.

Emerging Leaders

High-potential managers and directors looking to develop mindful leadership skills that will help them navigate uncertainty while maintaining focus on strategic objectives.

What Leaders Are Saying

“Marc’s mindful leadership program came at exactly the right time for our organization. The tools he provided helped me maintain clarity during our company restructuring and gave me practical ways to support my team through the transition. Six months later, we’re more resilient and aligned than ever.”

 

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Sarah Williams
Chief Operating Officer, TechVision Inc.
“The emotional intelligence techniques I learned from Marc transformed how I communicate with my team during stressful periods. We’ve improved our decision-making process and maintained our purpose even when market conditions forced us to pivot our strategy multiple times.”

 

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David Kim
VP of Product, InnovateNow

Register Now

Leading with Clarity and Calm in Uncertain Times

Registration open until June 30, 2025.

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your leadership skills.

Join Marc Lesser for this transformative course designed to help leaders cultivate clarity, resilience, and presence in the face of uncertainty. Through practical mindfulness techniques, real-world leadership insights, and guided reflections, you’ll gain the tools to lead with confidence, wisdom, and ease.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Practical strategies for navigating uncertainty with clarity
  • Tools to cultivate emotional intelligence and resilience
  • Mindful leadership practices for effective decision-making
  • A supportive space for growth and reflection

Lead with clarity, navigate with calm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need previous mindfulness experience to benefit from this program?

No previous experience is required. The program is designed for busy executives and includes practical techniques that can be implemented immediately, regardless of your mindfulness background. All practices are secular and business-focused.


What is the time commitment beyond the three Friday sessions?

Each session is 90 minutes. For optimal results, we recommend 10-15 minutes of daily practice between sessions to integrate the techniques. All materials and guided practices are provided, and designed to fit into a busy executive schedule.


Can my entire leadership team participate together?

Yes, many organizations enroll leadership teams to create a shared language and approach to mindful leadership. Team participation often leads to more sustainable implementation of the practices and greater organizational impact. Contact us for team enrollment options.


Is there any follow-up support after the program ends?

Yes, all participants receive access to our digital resource library for six months, including guided practices and supplemental materials. Optional one-on-one coaching sessions with Marc can be arranged for ongoing support and accountability.


What makes this program different from other leadership trainings?

This program uniquely combines evidence-based mindfulness practices with practical leadership strategies specifically designed for navigating uncertainty. The intensive format allows for deep learning and immediate application, with a focus on building both personal resilience and organizational stability during volatile times.