Mindfulness can help all employees, but it can be particularly beneficial for senior leaders. William George, former chief executive of healthcare giant Medtronic, said in an article in FT Magazine: “The main business case for (mindfulness) is that if you’re fully present on the job, you will be a more effective leader, you will make better decisions, and you will work better with other people (Gelles, 2012).” To help frame mindfulness, particularly when it comes to making better decisions, consider its opposite; mindlessness. Mindlessness means not taking the time or effort to think. Mindless decision makers don’t take the time to think about new and different options, relying instead on past assumptions or experiences. Mindful decision makers,
