Whoever brought Jon Kabat-Zinn in to speak to the employees running google is a genius. Mindfulness meditation means more balanced individuals working at your company. The more balanced your company is, the more stable and balanced your performance is and isn't that what business is all about: performance. Mr. Kabat-Zinn's discussion was great because he just went up in front of that room ready to spew his philosophy to them. He didn't need a speech prepared or a prompt, he just started talking about the people in the room and his talking somehow led to another experience then another then finally all he was talking about was existential mindfulness theory. It was great to see him discuss his profound beliefs, but it was even better when he tried to share with the audience. He wanted to make sure that they came away with something more than, "wow, that guy sounds like he's got it going on." He wanted to make sure that they question themselves a bit more in life and evaluate their success. It's a great company that will invest in it's employees to that degree and I wish I could work for them.
Wednesday, September 21
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Whoever brought Jon Kabat-Zinn in to speak to the employees running google is a genius. Mindfulness meditation means more balanced individuals working at your company. The more balanced your company is, the more stable and balanced your performance is and isn't that what business is all about: performance. Mr. Kabat-Zinn's discussion was great because he just went up in front of that room ready to spew his philosophy to them. He didn't need a speech prepared or a prompt, he just started talking about the people in the room and his talking somehow led to another experience then another then finally all he was talking about was existential mindfulness theory. It was great to see him discuss his profound beliefs, but it was even better when he tried to share with the audience. He wanted to make sure that they came away with something more than, "wow, that guy sounds like he's got it going on." He wanted to make sure that they question themselves a bit more in life and evaluate their success. It's a great company that will invest in it's employees to that degree and I wish I could work for them.
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I agree! This guy really knows his stuff! I enjoyed the video, and I also engaged in the mindfulness meditation during the video. I think that more companies should have exercises like this, because work is one of the most tense places that we find ourselves in. I liked the guy at the beginning of the clip, he said he was a more jollier person, thanks to Jon. I can see myself feeling that way soon, because this course could not have come at a better time for me, considering the fact that I have 4 English class, plus another class. Anyway, I would like to see Jon visit Columbia....soon!
ReplyDeletei agree as well. I think i get stressed out at school but i am most stressed when it comes to work. when i am calm and unstressed at work i feel like i do the best. stressed workers makes for a stressful environment. I would rather work with people that are in good spirits. if we look to life with a positive outlook, everything seems so much easier. it also seems so much more enjoyable. when we are looking back or forward that brings regret and anxiety. all we can do it live for the moment.
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