ERIC Number: EJ1134064
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 13
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ISSN: EISSN-1552-9045
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Making Space for Wellbeing: Using Guided Meditation in Leadership Education
Gifford, Gregory T.; McKeage, Robert L.; Biberman, Jerry
Journal of Leadership Education, v13 n1 p103-115 Win 2014
Leaders often find themselves encumbered by many challenges. Because of these hurdles, leaders may lose sight of their holistic wellbeing. Wellbeing is a combination of the quality and cumulative effects of work, life, health, relationships, and community. Leaders with higher levels of wellbeing are likely to be more effective, productive, and foster quality relationships with followers. This practice paper details a guided meditation methodology that creates a safe space for leaders to remove mental distractions, reflect on their current state of wellbeing, and develop increased levels of self-awareness. Results to date indicate learners have responded positively to the guided meditation process and have sustained the practice of introspection. Recommendations and implications are discussed.
Descriptors: Well Being, Metacognition, Training Methods, Leadership Training, Administrator Education, Transformative Learning, Educational Practices, Change Strategies, Guidelines, Learning Activities, Questionnaires, Journal Writing, Higher Education
Association of Leadership Educators. e-mail: Jole@aged.tamu.edu; Web site: http://leadershipeducators.org/page-1014283
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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