Mindfulness has exploded in popularity in recent years, but someone’s interest in mindfulness does not necessarily translate into that person becoming a mindful leader. Understanding mindfulness can be challenging; even more difficult is making it a regular practice in your everyday life. These ancient practices were not developed in order to improve business. They are meant to shift our consciousness and way of being in the world. Yet our Marc Lesser says these practices are essential to mindful leadership and to creating the type of supportive organizational culture that allows business and people to thrive.