The Change Alchemist

Andrew J Taggart, Practical Philosopher, PH.D. : Meditation as a leadership practice in the future of work


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Andrew J Taggart is a practical philosopher who works with executives and entrepreneurs. He challenges them to look at life with a "first principles" approach.

In this podcast, we discuss the benefits of meditation in leading a "more examined life", and not merely to increase work productivity. We also talk about how philosophy can be the scaffolding to ask "questions that matter". Andrew gives listeners 3  practical quick meditations to get started on to

  • Be a better leader
  • Be more empathetic
  • Reclaim a sense of control
  • Andrew's superpower is the "art of the question" and engaging in dialogic conversation to figure out how to dislodge the "pebble in the shoe".

    Books Referenced:

    Sources of the Self :Charles Taylor

    Secular Age: Charles Taylor

    The Three Pillars of Zen: Phillip Kapleau

    Philosophy As a Way of Life: Pierre Hadot


    Concepts We Talked About:

    Rinzai Zen Buddhism

    Vipassana 


    Learn More about Andrew"

    Andrew's website: https://andrewjtaggart.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-taggart-17157a12/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewjtaggart


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