Table of Contents

About the author xv Introduction: How mindfulness impacts leadership xvii 1 Be here now 1 2 Take 200 per cent accountability 21 3 Lead from mindful values 41 4 Inspire a mindful vision 65 5 Cultivate beginner's mind 87 6 Empower others to shine 109 7 Nourish others with love 133 8 Transforming for good 155 Acknowledgements 167 Notes 171 Index 179

About the Author

MICHAEL BUNTING is the founder of the leadership consultancy WorkSmart Australia, a certified B Corp. He is the co-author of Extraordinary Leadership in Australia and New Zealand, with James Kouzes and Barry Posner and A Practical Guide to Mindful Meditation, with Patrick Kearney, and a speaker and consultant to organisations ranging from global multinationals through to medium-sized businesses in the area of leadership, engagement, alignment, values and culture.