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SUMMARY:Tech Open Air - Berlin
DESCRIPTION:THE FUTURE-PROOF FESTIVAL\nBerlin\,  July 2 – 5\, 2019 \nTOA is Europe’s Leading Technology Festival. Their mission is to help people future-proof their businesses and their lives. They believe that technology is transforming the way we work\, live and relate: only if you understand technology can you take advantage of the opportunities it’s creating. \nMarc Lesser will be delivering a keynote and participating in a panel discussion on July 3\, 2019. \n\nMain Stage Keynote: How to Be an Emotional Jedi\nPodium Circle: Ready for The 4th Industrial Evolution?\n\n 
URL:https://marclesser.net/event/tech-open-air-berlin-2019/
LOCATION:Funkhaus Berlin\, Nalepastraße 18\, Berlin\, 12459\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Keynotes and Talks
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SUMMARY:Company Time @Green Gulch with Norman Fischer
DESCRIPTION:A Buddhist Retreat for People in the Business World\nWith Marc Lesser and Norman Fischer\nCompany Time\, begun in 1996\, is a gathering of people from diverse professions and occupations\, and all realms of private\, corporate\, government\, for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Company Time retreats do not propose easy solutions\, but do provide time and tools to address our questions in an atmosphere of trust and confidentiality. Based on the ethical precepts of Mahayana Buddhism\, we share insights and ideas on how we can bring a spirit of honesty\, integrity and clarity from our spiritual practice into our workplaces and provide support for each other to take up our livelihoods in a wholehearted way. \nOur schedule includes light yoga\, gentle meditation\, teachings\, large and small group discussions\, and time to enjoy a walk at Green Gulch Farm. Newcomers to Buddhist practice are welcome. \nFee: $120; current members: $108; limited income: $96.\nSome partial scholarships available.\nLunch and tea are included. \nRegister here or call the Green Gulch Farm main office at 415.383.3134 or the SFZC Reservations Office at 888.743.9362 or 415.475.9362.
URL:https://marclesser.net/event/company-time-june-2019/
LOCATION:Green Gulch Farm\, Muir Beach\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190606T050000
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SUMMARY:Google: Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader evolved out of Marc Lesser’s work helping to create Search Inside Yourself\, a mindfulness-based emotional intelligence program at Google. It builds on his experiences as a Zen teacher\, particularly his time as head cook at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center\, the first Zen monastery in the western world. \nThis event is not open to the public.
URL:https://marclesser.net/event/google-author-talk/
LOCATION:Google
CATEGORIES:Book Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190605T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103513
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SUMMARY:Genentech: Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader
DESCRIPTION:Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader evolved out of Marc Lesser’s work helping to create Search Inside Yourself\, a mindfulness-based emotional intelligence program at Google. It builds on his experiences as a Zen teacher\, particularly his time as head cook at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center\, the first Zen monastery in the western world. \nThis event is not open to the public.
URL:https://marclesser.net/event/genentech-seven-practices-of-a-mindful-leader/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190531T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190531T093000
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SUMMARY:Spirit Rock: Mindful Leader Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a CEO\, a care provider\, leading your family\, or leading your life\, we all lead and all have influence in many realms; usually much more than we realize.\n\nIn this day retreat\, we will practice developing ways to integrate mindfulness into our ability to envision\, empower\, connect\, collaborate\, and skillfully respond to change. \nThis interactive workshop is structured around seven core practices\, with an emphasis on embodiment: \n\n• Love the work\n• Do the work\n• Don’t be an expert\n• Connect to your pain\n• Connect to the pain of others\n• Depend on others\n• Keep making it simpler\n\n  \nTeachings are appropriate for health care professionals as well as the general public. Health care professionals will be able to incorporate the tools and practices offered in this program in ways beneficial to clients or patients. Mindfulness practices can be used to improve job performance and satisfaction\, reducing burnout in high stress health care settings. Continuing Education (CE) credit available. See below for attendance requirements and more information.\n\n  \nLearning Objectives for participating health care professionals-\nBased on the content of this program\, you will be able to:\n\n• Describe how mindfulness can be a useful tool for cultivating self-awareness and empathy;\n• Describe how a mindfulness practice can support and grow resilience and self-management;\n• Describe how mindfulness practices can improve management styles and working with a team\, resulting in the provision of higher quality health care;\n• Implement mindfulness-based leadership strategies for improving communication when collaborating with a team or supporting patients and clients.\n\n  \nContinuing Education content level: Introductory\n\n  \nSliding Scale: $75 – 200. Code ML1D19.\n5.5 CE credits available for $55\, for psychologists and California licensed MFTs\, LCSWs\, LEPs\, LPCCs\, nurses\, and chiropractors.
URL:https://marclesser.net/event/spirit-rock-mindful-leader-day-retreat/
LOCATION:Spirit Rock\, 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd\, Woodacre\, CA\, 94973\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190529T170000
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SUMMARY:Garrison Institute: Concern for Independent Living Benefit
DESCRIPTION:This private half-day retreat hosted by Garrison Institute benefits Concern for Independent Living\, a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. \nThis event is not open to the public.
URL:https://marclesser.net/event/garrison-concern-independent-living-benefit/
LOCATION:Garrison Institute\, Route 9D at Glenclyffe\, Garrison\, NY\, 10524\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190427T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190427T093000
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SUMMARY:San Francisco Zen Center Author Talk and Workshop
DESCRIPTION:10:15 – 11:00 am: Public Talk (free)\n11:10 am – 12:00 pm: Book signing and Q&A (free)\n1:00 – 4:30 pm: Workshop \nMarc Lesser’s new book\, Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader: Lessons from Google and a Zen Monastery Kitchen\, draws on a lifetime of integrating mindfulness practice\, business\, and leadership. The book evolved largely from Marc’s work helping to create and lead “Search Inside Yourself\,” the mindfulness-based emotional intelligence program that originated at Google\, and ultimately led to the foundation of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute\, which Marc co-founded and led as CEO for five years. It also builds on his experiences as a Zen teacher at San Francisco Zen Center (SFZC)\, particularly his time as head cook and director at Tassajara\, Zen Mountain Center\, the first Zen monastery in the western world. \nJoin Marc at SFZC for a free author talk\, Q&A\, and book signing on Saturday morning\, April 27\, beginning at 10:00 am. In his talk\, Marc will cover the seven simple yet profound practices from his new book that support conscious\, compassionate leadership. While these principles can be applied to leadership at any level\, they’re also relevant for anyone wanting to build the inner strengths necessary to meet and shift the personal\, professional\, and global challenges we all face. \nThe talk and Q&A will be followed by an afternoon workshop\, 1:00 – 4:30 pm\, where participants will learn how the inner work of mindfulness and self-awareness meets the outer work of leadership and business as forces for positive change and results that matter. \nIn this highly-interactive workshop\, Marc will go deeper into each of the seven practices\, which are: \n\nLove the work\nDo the work\nDon’t be an expert\nConnect to your pain\nConnect to the pain of others\nDepend on others\nKeep making it simpler\n\nEmbracing any one of the seven practices alone can be life-changing. When used together\, they support a path of well-being\, productivity\, and positive influence. After attending this workshop\, you’ll understand why some of the world’s most successful companies routinely incorporate the seven practices of mindful leadership\, integrating mindfulness\, emotional intelligence\, and business savvy\, to create great corporate cultures\, and even a better world. \nFees: $60; $54 current SFZC members; $48 limited income. NOTE: There is no charge for the lecture and Q&A. Some partial scholarships available.
URL:https://marclesser.net/event/sfzc-author-talk-workshop/
LOCATION:San Francisco Zen Center\, 300 Page Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190412T120000
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SUMMARY:Esalen 5-day Workshop\, Mindfulness\, Sensory Awareness and Zen Practice
DESCRIPTION:With Lee Lesser \nIn our world of busy-ness — of more\, faster\, better — this retreat offers time to stop\, reflect\, and renew. It is a time to step fully into the richness of our lives. Together we will follow a gentle schedule of sensory awareness practice and sitting meditation interspersed with talks\, Zen stories\, and journal writing\, as well as small group and large group dialogue as we uncover how these stories and dialogues may be utilized to transform our way of being in the world as leaders. \nEach day our practice will be focused on one or two of the seven practices of a mindful leader: Love the work; Do the work; Don’t be an expert; Connect to your pain; Connect to the pain of others; Depend on others; and Keep making it simple. \nWe will practice developing ways to integrate mindfulness into our ability to envision\, connect\, empower\, and collaborate. Sensory Awareness and Zen are practices through which we connect with our natural intelligence and vitality; we can discover what responds in us in the midst of change and growth; and we can learn to rely on our sensations as guides to the fresh terrain of each moment.
URL:https://marclesser.net/event/esalen-workshop-mindfulness-sensory-awareness-zen-practice/
LOCATION:Esalen\, 55000 CA-1\, Big Sur\, CA\, 93920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103513
CREATED:20190116T021216Z
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SUMMARY:Garrison Institute: Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this 2-day workshop\, which is suitable for leaders at any level\, you’ll receive the tools you need to shift awareness\, enhance communication\, build trust\, eliminate fear and self-doubt\, and cut down on unnecessary workplace drama. \nWe’ll explore how the inner work of mindfulness and self-awareness meets the outer work of leadership and business as forces for positive change and results that matter. You’ll learn how to: \n• Cultivate your leadership presence\n• Thrive in the midst of change and challenges\n• “Own” your power and your ability to empower others\n• Improve focus and flexibility\n• Cultivate greater self-awareness and resilience\n• Increase engagement\, collaboration\, and well-being \nThis highly-interactive training is structured around 7 core mindful leadership practices: \n1) Love the work: Lead with focused inspiration.\n2) Do the work: Learn to respond with more empathy and flexibility.\n3) Don’t be an expert: Let go of thinking you are right. Step into greater wonder\, openness\, and vulnerability.\n4) Connect to your pain: Transform challenges and difficulty into learning and opportunity.\n5) Connect to the pain of others: Increase connection and trust\n6) Depend on others: Empower others and be empowered by others to foster alignment and radically healthy communication.\n7) Keep making it simpler: Let go of a mindset of fear and scarcity. Cultivate awe and wonder. Focus on results that matter most. \nEmbracing any one of the 7 practices alone can be life-changing. When used together\, they support a path of well-being\, productivity\, and positive influence. \nSustaining and Integrating the Practices: program participants will learn group support and problem solving methodology providing the framework for ongoing\, independent group study following the training\, as a means to sustain and integrate the practices. \nPresenter Information \nMarc Lesser has taught his proven 7-step method to leaders at Google\, Genentech\, Comcast\, Facebook\, and dozens of other Fortune 500 companies for over 20 years. This experiential workshop draws on Marc’s experience as a CEO of 3 companies\, as co-founder of the world-renowned Search Inside Yourself (SIY) program within Google\, and as a long-time Zen practitioner. For more information on training\, visit https://marclesser.net/training-for-organizations/. \nMarc’s latest book\, Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader: Lessons from Google and a Zen Monastery Kitchen\, is now available online and in stores.
URL:https://marclesser.net/event/seven-practices-garrison-institute/
LOCATION:Garrison Institute\, Route 9D at Glenclyffe\, Garrison\, NY\, 10524\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190319T180000
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SUMMARY:Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader Evening Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Marc Lesser is internationally recognized for pioneering work in mindful leadership\, creating exceptional business cultures\, and supporting profound well-being.\nIn this workshop\, you’ll explore the tools you need to shift awareness\, enhance communication\, build trust\, eliminate fear and self-doubt\, and cut down on unnecessary workplace drama. \nYou’ll learn how the inner work of mindfulness and self-awareness meets the outer work of leadership and business as forces for positive change and results that matter. \nThis highly-interactive workshop is based on Marc’s latest book\, Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader: Lessons from Google and a Zen Monastery Kitchen. \nThe practices are:\n1. Love the work\n2. Do the work\n3. Don’t be an expert\n4. Connect to your pain\n5. Connect to the pain of others\n6. Depend on others\n7. Keep making it simpler \nEmbracing any one of the 7 practices alone can be life-changing. When used together\, they support a path of well-being\, productivity\, and positive influence. \nThe principles in this workshop can be applied to leadership at any level\, though it’s also suitable for anyone interested in building the inner strengths necessary to meet and shift the personal\, professional\, and global challenges we all face. \nPurchase tickets.
URL:https://marclesser.net/event/seven-practices-evening-workshop/
LOCATION:ABC Home\, 888 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190314T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190314T083000
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SUMMARY:LinkedIn: Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader evolved out of Marc Lesser’s work helping to create Search Inside Yourself\, a mindfulness-based emotional intelligence program at Google. It builds on his experiences as a Zen teacher\, particularly his time as head cook at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center\, the first Zen monastery in the western world. \nThis event is not open to the public.
URL:https://marclesser.net/event/linkedin-author-talk/
LOCATION:LinkedIn\, San Francisco\, 222 Second Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190225T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190301T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103513
CREATED:20190131T034905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T063015Z
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SUMMARY:Change Leadership Summit: Online Event
DESCRIPTION:February 25 – March 1\, 2019 \nMINDFUL LEADERSHIP- LESSONS FROM GOOGLE AND A ZEN MONASTERY KITCHEN\nIn this session\, you will learn: \n\nLeadership is developing awareness and helping people\nHow cultivating trust prevents cynicism\nUsing the seven practices of mindfulness to lead through relationships\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://marclesser.net/event/change-leadership-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190223T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190223T060000
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CREATED:20190117T070956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T063012Z
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SUMMARY:Book Passage Signing and Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader evolved out of Marc Lesser’s work helping to create Search Inside Yourself\, a mindfulness-based emotional intelligence program at Google. It builds on his experiences as a Zen teacher\, particularly his time as head cook at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center\, the first Zen monastery in the western world.
URL:https://marclesser.net/event/author-talk-book-passage/
LOCATION:Book Passage\, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd.\, Corte Madera\, CA\, 94925\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190222T203000
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SUMMARY:Copperfield's Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader evolved out of Marc Lesser’s work helping to create Search Inside Yourself\, a mindfulness-based emotional intelligence program at Google. It builds on his experiences as a Zen teacher\, particularly his time as head cook at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center\, the first Zen monastery in the western world.
URL:https://marclesser.net/event/copperfields-book-talk/
LOCATION:Copperfield’s Books\, 138 N Main St.\, Sebastopol\, CA\, 95472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190209T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190209T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103513
CREATED:20190108T194435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T063004Z
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SUMMARY:Company Time @Green Gulch Farm
DESCRIPTION:Company Time\, begun in 1996\, is a gathering of people from diverse professions and occupations\, and all realms of private\, corporate\, government\, for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Company Time retreats do not propose easy solutions\, but do provide time and tools to address our questions in an atmosphere of trust and confidentiality. Based on the ethical precepts of Mahayana Buddhism\, we share insights and ideas on how we can bring a spirit of honesty\, integrity and clarity from our spiritual practice into our workplaces and provide support for each other to take up our livelihoods in a wholehearted way. \nOur schedule includes light yoga\, gentle meditation\, teachings\, large and small group discussions\, and time to enjoy a walk at Green Gulch Farm. Newcomers to Buddhist practice are welcome. \nFee: $120; current members: $108; limited income: $96.\nSome partial scholarships available.\nLunch and tea are included. \nTo Register: Click here or call the Green Gulch Farm main office at 415.383.3134 or the SFZC Reservations Office at 888.743.9362 or 415.475.9362. Or fill out this online form to have the Reservations Office contact you by phone or email to assist your registration.
URL:https://marclesser.net/event/company-time-green-gulch-farm/
LOCATION:Green Gulch Farm\, Muir Beach\, CA\, United States
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