PSY250 Week 1
Disc 1
Discussion 1 – Background to Mindfulness
Begin by watching Jon Kabat-Zinn discuss Life is Right Now
Then, explore the theoretical foundations of Mindfulness via the article by Brown, Ryan, and Cresswell (2007).
Next, write a 300+ word response addressing what is the context for mindful leadership? Be sure to identify and explain the philosophy and theory which has contributed to the foundation for mindfulness, leadership, and mindful leadership.
Task 1
In a 2-3 page essay, (1) provide a summary of Chade Meng-Tan’s video, explicitly discussing share any strengths and/or weaknesses of the concept of Mindfulness. What does it mean to you? Then, based on your reflection of Suffering is Not Enough, (2) discuss what thing you may currently be suffering from and how you can begin to mitigate them, based on what you’ve learned so far. Finally, from the article you have located, (2) pull out two salient points that resonate most with you, including an explanation of “why”. Your essay should contain properly formatted citations and be free of spelling/grammar errors.
Lesson 1:
Mindful Leadership
ACTIVITY 1: Beginner’s Mind
Read Chapter 1 of Mindfulness for Beginners, the Beginner’s Mind.
Then, prepare a response to the following questions:
• In what ways is the “Beginner’s Mind” relevant to leadership?”
• In what ways does mindful awareness awaken the leader within ourselves?
ACTIVITY 2: Emotional Intelligence
First, in your own words, define emotional intelligence.
https://web.sonoma.edu/users/s/swijtink/teaching/philosophy_101/paper1/goleman.htm
Then, using Goleman’s five domains of emotional intelligence, which are found and explained on page 11 of your Search Inside Yourself text, conduct an in-depth assessment of yourself and the ways in which you show up as a leader that you show up as a leader. Be sure to discuss both strengths and weaknesses for each domain. Also, be sure to use proper APA formatting, citations, and grammar. Goleman’s domains are depicted below.
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