CWIL Readings
Picture Credit: Akshay Sriram, PGDM, 2021.
December 31, 2021
Article Published In : YouTube
Mysteries Of The Brain And Secrets Of The Heart - Part I
Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa in conversation with Dr. James R. Doty, M.D., pioneering compassion researcher, Stanford professor, neurosurgeon and bestselling author, for his weekly show Intersections. Part 1 of the two part series, covers issues of past baggage, manifestation and the ineffectiveness of traditional mindfulness techniques.
December 14, 2021
Article Published In : EUSG
Systemic wisdom for and beyond systems change – A critical systems perspective convening not only indigenous traditions of wisdom
Wisdom comes in different shapes and different languages. It is referred to as philosophy and spirituality, as deep dialogue, and a practice of living. It comes with historicity, anthropology, and cultural specificity.
December 09, 2021
Article Published In : MINDFUL LEADER
The Tao of Strategy: 12 Principles and 4 Action Directives
The word “Tao” in the title has a variety of meanings — the Way, “the nature,” the origin of all things — while also connoting Eastern wisdom.
November 30, 2021
Article Published In : MINDFUL LEADER
4 Body-First Practices to Settle a Busy Mind
These practices are designed to get you out of your head and into your body. They work to shift attention to your senses, regulate your nervous system, and increase blood flow to your brain. Use these on-the-spot state shifters throughout the day. They can help you shift from feeling frazzled or frenzied to more focused and clear.
November 30, 2021
Article Published In : Greater Good Magazine
How to Lead When Everyone’s Mad at You
Let them see you sweat—and other counterintuitive tips for navigating the maze of conflict this fall.
November 19, 2021
Article Published In : Seattle Business
3 Tips for Practicing Mindfulness in a Multitasking Workplace
Practicing mindfulness, whether it’s simply taking deep breaths, or actually meditating or doing yoga, has been shown to alter the structure and function of the brain, which is what allows us to learn, acquire new abilities, and improve memory.
November 19, 2021
Article Published In : Amazon
Eastern Wisdom, Modern Life: Collected Talks: 1960-1969
Alan Watts introduced millions of Western readers to Zen and other Eastern philosophies, but he’s also recognized as a brilliant commentator on Judeo-Christian traditions as well as a celebrity philosopher who exemplified the ideas — and lifestyle — of the 1960s counterculture.
November 10, 2021
Article Published In : YouTube
Driving Value-Based Growth, the SPJIMR way with Dean Dr. Varun Nagaraj
Dr. Nagaraj shares how he interprets SPJIMR’s mission to ‘Influence Practice and Promote Value-based Growth’ to different stakeholders and discusses how SPJIMR alumni can lead such growth. Mr. Lulla and Dr. Nagaraj discuss the unique role of Centers of Excellence in creating and disseminating thought leadership at scale to shape ideas, behaviours, and actions that can benefit the country on the whole.
November 10, 2021
Article Published In : MIND & LIFE Institute
Mind & Life Conversation: Embracing Hope, Courage and Compassion in Times of Crisis
On December 8 (Indian Standard Time), His Holiness the Dalai Lama will engage in conversation with stress scientist Elissa Epel and emotions researcher Michelle Shiota on how to embrace the current moment with compassion, courage, and purpose.
October 28, 2021
Article Published In : brainpickings
The Building Blocks of Personhood: Oliver Sacks on Narrative as the Pillar of Identity
“Biologically, physiologically, we are not so different from each other; historically, as narratives — we are each of us unique.”