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Fight for change, accept what is
If you have these two things — the willingness to change, and the acceptance of everything as it comes, you will have all you need to work with. –Charlotte Selver A few years ago I taught an "Accomplishing More By Doing Less" workshop at Esalen. The participants ran...
Interview: Inspire Nation
Marc Lesser joins Michael Sandler on the Inspire Nation podcast for an engaging discussion about bringing heart to the workplace and achievement to the heart through the Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader. You can listen to the conversation below.
Be Confident, Question Everything
“Be joyful, though you’ve considered all the facts.” –Wendell Berry Work and meditation are each great places for cultivating greater confidence, while at the same time learning to ask important questions. So much of growing a company involves confidently testing,...
Interview: Ten Laws with East Forest
Marc Lesser joined East Forest on the Ten Laws with East Forest podcast for a conversation about Zen, mindfulness and emotional intelligence. You can listen to the conversation below.
The Practice of Mindful Relationships
The real miracle is not to walk on water but to walk right here on Earth –Thich Nhat Hanh Many years ago, when I was director at Tassajara, Zen Mountain Center I was lucky enough to spend a few weeks with Vietnamese Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh. Each morning I knocked...
Interview: Mindful Social
Marc Lesser speaks with Janet Fouts on the Mindful Social podcast about how his time doing prep work in the kitchen of the legendary Tassajara Zen Center taught him to “Love the Work” - the first of the Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader. Marc explains how loving the...