Bridge-Building Between Confucian and Christian Traditions

Tan, Charlene

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“…Despite the multiplicity of definitions of mindful leadership, what is common is an emphasis on present-moment attention to and engagement with oneself, people, things and events (Tan, 2021a; Tan, 2023). Bill George describes a mindful leader as “being fully present, aware of oneself and other people, and sensitive to one’s reactions to stressful situations” (cited in Silverthorne, 2010: p. 1).…”

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“…Leaders from other Fortune 500 companies such as Ford and American Express have also embraced mindful leadership training, making mindfulness a billion-dollar business (Wieczner, 2016). The popularity of mindful leadership is aided by scientific reports on the benefits of mindfulness exercises for employees, such as greater productivity and reduced stress, absenteeism, and turnover (Ehrlich, 2017; Tan, 2021a).…”

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A Daoist understanding of mindful leadership

Tan

2023

Leadership

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This article seeks to contribute to the discourse on mindful leadership by drawing on Daoist philosophy as recorded in the Daodejing (Book on the Way and Virtue). Without a clear articulation of its normative underpinnings, mindful leadership can be easily exploited by leaders for immoral agendas and outcomes. The existing literature describes Daoist leadership as antithetical to autocratic leadership, and is unimposing and ethical. Giving additional insights to the construct of Daoist leadership, this essay argues that a Daoist leader exemplifies dao (Way-making) and wuwei (noncoercive action). Way-making is about influencing followers towards a common goal through the leader’s de (virtue). In addition, a Daoist leader promotes wuwei by enacting non-interfering, inspiring, liberating and nurturing management practices. Daoist principles provide an ethical foundation of mindful leadership by replacing McMindfulness with attentiveness to moral virtues. By foregrounding the centrality of ethics in leadership, this study seeks to open a line of inquiry and raise thought-provoking questions on the normative basis of mindful leadership.

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A Daoist understanding of mindful leadership

Tan

2023

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“…These practices enable students to become attuned to their inner life of thoughts, feelings and questions of meaning and identity. Contemplative pedagogy in schools represents a departure from narrower understandings of education as mere information transmission and preparation for the workforce towards one rooted in holistic development (Ergas and Todd 2016;Tan 2021). This commitment to wholeness is compatible with a Catholic educational vision in that it shares the view that because education is a human process, students need to be invited to reflect upon sources of meaning in their lives.…”

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Mindfulness in Catholic Primary Schools: An Irish Perspective

Carroll

2023

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Irish Catholic primary education operates within a context increasingly marked by detraditionalisation and secularisation. As religious belief and identity recedes in Ireland, Catholic schools face challenges in enabling the children they serve to develop a personal relationship with God and nurturing their faith formation and development, an important element of the mission of the Catholic school. At the same time, mindfulness practice has grown exponentially in popularity across many sectors of society, including in Irish education. A growing body of research supports mindfulness practice in schools, citing benefits such as improved academic performance and enhanced wellbeing. This review examines the development of mindfulness practice in Irish Catholic primary schools. Curricular reform in primary education regarding the growing role of wellbeing is explored. The review also addresses opportunities and challenges to mindfulness practice in these schools.

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Bridge-Building Between Confucian and Christian Traditions

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A Daoist understanding of mindful leadership

A Daoist understanding of mindful leadership

Mindfulness in Catholic Primary Schools: An Irish Perspective

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